UC-35 Cessna Citation - Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) Clearwater, FL.

Amentum•Clearwater, FL

5d•$42 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on UC-35 Cessna Citation aircraft. The mechanic level is determined by years of specific UC-35 hands-on A&P mechanic experience under the Union CBA. The position is based at the Clearwater site, which currently operates two shifts; shifts are assigned according to Union seniority and may rotate in line with the flight schedule. Weekend work may be required depending on that schedule. The mechanic services, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness, including avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components. Repairs may involve hand and power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. The mechanic follows aircraft-records procedures in DA PAM 738-751, records discrepancies according to approved maintenance procedures and contract terms, uses computerized maintenance software, and performs aircraft recovery missions as necessary. The role also involves engine-run or taxi operations. Employees must obtain the required certification for those operations within 12 months of employment. Mechanics read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine how to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components. Other qualified duties may be assigned. A valid FAA A&P certificate, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and facility credentials are required. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance and facility access. The role has physical and medical qualification requirements, including mobility within specified aircraft areas and the ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid FAA Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, with compliance with FAR 65.83 recent-experience requirements.
AM-1: Two years of A&P mechanic experience required.
AM-2: Five years of UC-35 Citation-specific hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience required.
AM-3: Ten years of FAA A&P mechanic experience and thirteen years of UC-35 Citation-specific aircraft experience required.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and facility credentials and authorization.
U.S. citizenship, required for the Secret clearance and facility access.
Ability and willingness to work or rotate among shifts in a multiple-shift operation under the Union CBA.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to handle stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional, non-confrontational attitude.
Ability to move freely within the aircraft interior and the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, and to meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within ten feet of the aircraft silhouette must pass a pre-operation physical examination by a qualified medical professional and subsequent periodic examinations.

Nice To Haves

AM-1: Two or more years of specific UC-35 Citation hands-on experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on UC-35 Cessna Citation aircraft.
Service, troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness, including avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components.
Repair aircraft components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
Comply with aircraft-records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.
Record aircraft discrepancies according to approved maintenance procedures and contract terms.
Understand and use computerized maintenance software.
Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
Perform engine-run or taxi operations and obtain the required certification within 12 months of employment.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Perform other qualified duties as requested or assigned.