About The Position

The Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) Ground Support Equipment team is seeking highly qualified applicants for a position as a JSF Support Equipment (SE) Mechanic, for Rovaniemi, Finland. This position performs assembly, installation, maintenance, and repairs on program provided ground support equipment. Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep of both F-35 ground support equipment, as well as tool room based support equipment. To include Engine back shop support equipment as necessary. May be required to perform occasional nonstandard maintenance on equipment based on nature of maintenance need. Maintains appropriate maintenance, inventory, and repair logs. Uses a variety of hand, power, and test equipment. Frequently enters data into the Logistics Management System to document any maintenance action performed on equipment. Also, may be required to take on additional duties ie. driver training program, safety POC etc. You will be required to conduct familiarization of equipment theory and operation to new employees in the same job position, or to the customer during day to day operations. May require infrequent travel to other F-35 locations to participate in equipment training classes, and participate in short term customer support assignments at off-site locations as necessary.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience with AGE / GSE equipment maintenance with USAF, USMC, or USN
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • Ability to frequently lift / pull / push equipment over 50lbs
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a local flightline drivers certification
  • Capable of working in hazardous flightline environment.
  • Candidate must be willing and able to support operations on both Dayshift / Swing shift / mid-shift, depending on shop / customer needs
  • Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior military flightline maintenance experience in AGE / GSE sustainment preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Keen ability to be a self-starter
  • Certified in Refrigerant service and reclamation - CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate
  • Support Equipment data management experience
  • Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals
  • Experience with military standard maintenance practices
  • Strong personal work ethic and maintenance quality mindset.
  • Proficient using MS Office Software including; Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook; Highly computer literate
  • Experience using engineering drawings and technical data.
  • Knowledge of industrial and aircraft maintenance safety standards

Responsibilities

  • Performs assembly, installation, maintenance, and repairs on program provided ground support equipment.
  • Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of both F-35 ground support equipment, as well as tool room based support equipment.
  • Maintains appropriate maintenance, inventory, and repair logs.
  • Uses a variety of hand, power, and test equipment.
  • Enters data into the Logistics Management System to document any maintenance action performed on equipment.
  • May be required to take on additional duties such as driver training program, safety POC etc.
  • Conducts familiarization of equipment theory and operation to new employees or to the customer.
  • May require infrequent travel to other F-35 locations to participate in equipment training classes.
  • Participates in short term customer support assignments at off-site locations as necessary.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Holidays
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