Junior Aviation Mechanic

MANTECH•Panama City Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Junior Aviation Mechanic to join its team in Panama City, Florida. This is an onsite position supporting aircraft maintenance and mission readiness. Travel may be required. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft systems and components; conducting inspections; and using technical manuals, schematics, diagnostic tools, and test equipment to evaluate and resolve issues. The mechanic documents maintenance actions according to applicable regulations and organizational policies, coordinates with supervisors, engineers, and supply personnel, and supports operational checks, functional tests, and aircraft readiness evaluations. The position also requires following technical data, safety regulations, and quality standards, maintaining tools and work areas in safe and orderly condition, communicating professionally with employees and clients, and performing miscellaneous assignments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before starting. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, remaining stationary for 50% of the time, working in confined or restricted spaces, and climbing and descending ladders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in aviation- or LCAC-related maintenance, aircraft structures, powerplants, or systems.
Experience using diagnostic tools, maintenance tracking systems, and test equipment.
Experience performing maintenance or similar duties on mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
Professional experience using common hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, feeler gauges, and micrometers.
Experience interpreting written instructions and specifications.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before starting.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, remain stationary 50% of the time, work in confined or restricted spaces, and climb and descend ladders.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on military aircraft platforms.
Familiarity with DoD maintenance practices and reporting systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse technical team.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on aircraft systems and components.
Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
Use technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools to assess and resolve system issues.
Document maintenance actions in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and supply personnel to ensure aircraft availability and mission readiness.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Follow applicable technical data, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Support operational checks, functional tests, and aircraft readiness evaluations as directed.
Communicate professionally with MANTECH employees and clients.
Perform miscellaneous assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.
Travel as required.