Aviation Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience as a licensed A&P mechanic.
• At least two (2) years of experience working on rotorcraft similar to the H-65.
• Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and complex assemblies associated with aircraft systems.
• Ability to rig, function test, or troubleshoot systems.
• Ability to determine when systems are operating properly or whether portions of the system must be repaired or replaced.
• Ability to determine the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
• Skill in the use of standard and specialized tools/equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
• Ability to read and understand data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.
• Knowledge of activity supply procedures to be able to initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies.
• Thorough knowledge of the publication order system to obtain the most up-to-date technical manuals and to propose changes to publications when they find a discrepancy.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply trade or administrative guides such as technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.
• Ability to reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel and stretch for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to nine (9) kilograms (twenty (20) pounds).
• Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh about twenty-three (23) kilograms (fifty (50) pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers, if required.
• Ability to work in cramped, awkward, and strained positions or to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
• Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent chromium and cadmium.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appropriate safety procedures common to the trade.
• Knowledge of specific hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and hazardous wastes procedures is necessary, including the proper fitting and usage of protective gear and completion of related training.
• Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures. Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as ATIP or similar type systems.
• Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues.
• Experience with new component integration and developing repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components, and/or substructures.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed A&P mechanic.
• Ability to access and navigate ALMIS.
• Familiarity with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals or similar manuals with the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and component limitations.

Responsibilities

• Rig, function test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
• Determine when aircraft systems are operating properly or require repair/replacement.
• Perform adjustments and alignments on aircraft systems.
• Maintain a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
• Use standard and specialized tools/equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
• Read and understand data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.
• Initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies.
• Obtain the most up-to-date technical manuals and propose changes to publications when discrepancies are found.
• Read, understand, and apply trade or administrative guides such as technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.
• Conduct research using USCG data systems such as ATIP or similar type systems.
• Deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues.
• Integrate new components and develop repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components, and/or substructures.

Benefits

• Hourly: 38.10 + 5.09 EO H&W Total: 43.19