Lead Aircraft Mechanic

BNH•Mountain View, CA

1d•$68•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Aircraft Mechanic, supporting TOS II, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (NFAC). The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal candidates only. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work. This position is for a Lead Aircraft Mechanic to support facility operations and maintenance of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC). The Lead Aircraft Mechanic performs all the duties of an Aircraft Mechanic, such as preparing test articles for testing, installing test articles, operating test articles such as controls for engines, helicopters and rotorcraft, performs maintenance and servicing work to ensure facility reliability, along with specific Lead responsibilities detailed below.

Requirements

High School diploma plus trade school or related experience
Helicopter/Aircraft maintenance or helicopter/aircraft flight experience
3+ years of experience in operation, installation, troubleshooting maintenance and repair of NFAC mechanical systems
Valid California driver’s license required to maintain job
Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communication, both verbally and in writing
Ability to interact effectively with customers, co-workers, and management
Must adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and environmental practices, as well as business ethics practices
Ability to pass a physical exam and operate industrial machinery
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the local area network
Current U. S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

Lead by example with a commitment to proper job safety planning, including
Be an active participant in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development
Review JSAs in the area and ensure job safety plans are in place and followed
Ensure JSAs are updated when job circumstances change
Ensure appropriate PPE is being used by the craft
Be a role model for collaborative interactions and teamwork in the workplace
Instruct and mentor less experienced craft
Lead by example for maintaining clean, organized and safe workplaces
Check progress on assigned tasks the craft are working on daily basis
Assist Supervisor with daily assignments and tasks given to crew
Provide general feedback, such as daily work progress reports, examples of strong safety or technical performance, and any issues or concerns to the Craft Supervisor
Install wind tunnel model and support components
Perform inspection and maintenance tasks on rotorcraft/aircraft models
Operate wind tunnel, model control consoles and model utility control consoles
Perform facility retrofits and general maintenance of mechanical systems
Establish a job safety analysis for performing work to mitigate or eliminate potential hazards
Work in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to read blueprints and facility drawings
Read and understand operation and maintenance instructions
Communicate oral and written instructions effectively, check for understanding
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace
Support Engineering Department on assigned tasks
Communicate issues and concerns to Lead Mechanic and Mechanical Craft Supervisor
Bring safety concerns to Supervisor
Provide feedback to Lead Mechanic and Supervisor for crew needs such as tools, training, certification, etc.
Perform detailed pre-job safety planning including identifying potential hazards and developing a job safety analysis to mitigate or eliminate the hazards
Attend requisite mechanical craft safety and job qualification training
It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Perform other duties as required and/or directed by Supervisor