Flying Aviation Maintenance Technician

Berry Aviation, Inc.•San Marcos, TX

18d

About The Position

Serve as a Flying Aviation Maintenance Technician and Flight Attendant/Loadmaster, performing maintenance on aircraft operating under FAA Part 135 flight rules and providing safe transport of passengers and cargo as assigned by the company and the DOD customer. The aircraft will be assigned to a government contract supporting OCONUS operations, including passenger and cargo transport, casualty evacuation, and aerial delivery in an austere environment. The incumbent will perform maintenance on the assigned fixed-wing turboprop aircraft and Flight Attendant/Loadmaster duties for passengers, cargo, and aerial delivery. As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, the employee performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoots and diagnoses aircraft problems, coordinates repair strategies, supports parts and inventory control, and maintains ground support equipment and vehicles. The employee may also serve as a crew member on passenger and logistics flights and perform other duties as directed by maintenance management. As a Flight Attendant/Loadmaster, the employee reviews load plans and documentation, oversees passenger and cargo loading and off-loading, verifies load placement and restraint requirements, completes weight-and-balance documentation, briefs passengers on safety equipment and evacuation procedures, and monitors cargo and passenger comfort in flight. Loadmaster duties include airdrop door-bundle and military free-fall personnel drops as required by customer taskings. The position is based in Africa, with the listed job location of San Marcos, Texas, and supports government-contract operations in OCONUS locations. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Physical requirements include lifting at least 120 pounds and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and adverse weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education level; a high school diploma is the stated minimum.
Ability to lift a minimum of 120 pounds.
Ability to perform aircraft maintenance outdoors in varied weather, including extreme heat, cold, and adverse conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred: At least three years of experience maintaining aircraft under an FAA Part 135 program.
Preferred: At least one year of government contracting experience in OCONUS austere environments or locations.
FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate.
Three years of experience working on DHC-6 and/or DHC-8 aircraft, as appropriate.
BAI 14 CFR 135 Core Maintenance Indoctrination.
Qualified as a Parts Receiving Inspector under a 14 CFR 135 training program.
Qualified as an RII Inspector under a 14 CFR 135 training program, aircraft-type specific.
Qualified as a FAR 91.411 / 91.413 Inspector under a 14 CFR 135 training program.
Qualified for Aircraft Airworthiness Release under a 14 CFR 135 training program.
Qualified for Aircraft Engine Start / Taxi / Run under a 14 CFR 135 training program, aircraft-type specific.
Qualified for NVIS Maintenance under a 14 CFR 135 training program.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
At least one year of government contracting experience in OCONUS austere environments or locations.
DOD Aircraft Loadmaster experience or equivalent civilian training.
Current and active U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
DOD Aircraft Loadmaster training or civilian equivalent.
Experience in aerial delivery.
Experience using NVG in an aviation environment.
Comprehensive Aircraft Familiarization Course, aircraft-type specific. Items 4–10 and 13–15 may be provided by the company if the employee is not already qualified.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with company maintenance publications, manufacturers’ manuals, and FAA Part 135 regulations, as directed by the Lead Maintenance Technician.
Troubleshoot, assess, and diagnose maintenance problems on assigned aircraft, and develop repair strategies with the onsite Maintenance Lead and stateside maintenance support team.
Support parts ordering, inventory control, maintenance manual updates, and repair and upkeep of ground support equipment and company-owned or leased vehicles.
Maintain, repair, and operate government-furnished equipment, including de-icing systems, forklifts, cranes, and lighting systems.
Occasionally serve as a crew member on scheduled passenger and logistics flights, and be familiar with the contents and location of the onboard maintenance fly-away kit.
Perform other duties as directed by maintenance management.
Receive cargo and passenger load briefings and review load plans and cargo documentation.
Complete load planning for cargo and passenger loads when required, and review aircraft forms for aircraft condition.
Supervise cargo and passenger loading and off-loading, including marshalling vehicles and directing placement of material-handling equipment.
Ensure cargo and passengers are positioned according to load plans; verify or determine cargo weight, ensure restraint requirements are met, check cargo restraint equipment, and compare loads against manifests.
Compute and complete aircraft weight-and-balance documentation.
Ensure fleet-service equipment, as applicable, and passenger comfort items are available.
Brief passengers on emergency equipment, passenger emergency oxygen systems, life vests, and evacuation procedures.
Conduct in-flight checks in accordance with flight-manual procedures, monitor cargo, and provide for passenger comfort.
Perform Loadmaster duties for airdrop door bundles and military free-fall personnel drops as required by customer taskings.