C-12 /King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) FT. Bragg, (Simmons AAF)

Amentum•Fort Bragg, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on Army C-12/King Air 200/350/1900 aircraft. The mechanic’s hire level is based on years of specific hands-on C-12/King Air A&P mechanic experience. A valid FAA A&P Certificate is required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and facility/base access. Mechanics service, troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness. Work covers avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components. Repairs may use hand and power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Mechanics comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751, ensure discrepancies are properly recorded under approved maintenance procedures and contract terms, and understand computerized maintenance software. Duties may include aircraft recovery missions and engine-run or taxi operations. The mechanic must meet the requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment and read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine how to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components. Other position-related duties may be assigned. The role requires shift work and willingness and ability to work any shift assigned under the Union CBA. The current Fort Bragg shifts are 0600–1430 and 1400–2230, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Mechanics may use the site’s smart box of required mechanic tools or bring their own; personally supplied tools must be etched with the mechanic’s PID, and the toolbox must be shadowed for each tool. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and facility credentials and authorization. Physical requirements include moving freely inside the aircraft and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, meeting aircraft-specific weight limits, and passing required medical examinations for certain aircraft operations. BMI must be below 40. The mechanic must be able 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 & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
U.S. citizenship, required for the Secret Security Clearance and facility credentials and authorization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and facility credentials and authorization.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to comply with FAR 65.83 recent-experience requirements.
Ability to work any shift assigned under the Union CBA.
Ability to move freely inside the aircraft and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, and to meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
Pass required medical examinations before performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within ten feet of the aircraft silhouette; examinations recur periodically at intervals not exceeding five years.
BMI below 40.
Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods, and to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to handle stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional, non-confrontational attitude.
AM-1: Two years of A&P mechanic experience required; two years of specific C-12/King Air experience preferred.
AM-2: Five years of specific C-12/King Air hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience required.
AM-3: Ten years of FAA A&P mechanic experience and thirteen years of specific C-12/King Air aircraft experience required.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on maintainer experience with the assigned C-12/King Air aircraft.
For AM-1, a minimum of two years of specific C-12/King Air experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on Army C-12/King Air 200/350/1900 aircraft.
Service, troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness, including avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components.
Use hand tools, power tools, machines, and repair equipment to perform maintenance.
Follow aircraft records procedures in DA PAM 738-751 and properly record aircraft discrepancies in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and contract terms.
Understand and use computerized maintenance software.
Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
Perform engine-run or taxi operations.
Obtain required certification within 12 months of employment.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods for malfunctioning or damaged components.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.