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Performs diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Aircraft Mechanic I

• Travels with aircrew to perform aircraft maintenance-related activities and/or repair and retrieve grounded aircraft.
• Assembles and installs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
• Conducts routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance inspections as required by regulations.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and/or overhauls aircraft components and systems to include aircraft engines/assemblies involving electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Disassembles engines and inspects parts such as turbine blades and cylinders for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks and leaks using precision measuring instruments, magnetic inspection equipment. 
• Inspects airframes for wear or other defects; checks for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, or propellers using magnetic inspection equipment.
• Repairs and replaces pumps, engines, propellers, instruments, landing gear, airframe, control surfaces, and/or fuel systems.
• Moves critical aircraft components using specialized equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Reports completed maintenance and repair work to lead worker.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Aircraft Mechanic II

All of the above and:

• Provides assistance to other mechanics in maintenance or repair procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 

Aircraft Mechanic I: 1 year Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work. 

Aircraft Mechanic II: 3 years Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Airframe Mechanic-Certificate
• Powerplant Mechanic Cert 

   
Competencies:

Aircraft Mechanic I

• Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Repair and maintenance of hydraulic pumps
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Schematic electrical wiring
• Mechanical systems, equipment operation and maintenance, repair techniques
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations 
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others 
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
• Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
• Communicating technical information effectively 
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade 
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications 
• Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Aircraft Mechanic II

• Greater skill in the above.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs 
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device 
• Environment: Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions with noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions (fumes, dusts, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation) 
• Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals and works in narrow aisles and passageways 
• Movement: Climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc) and Balancing (multiple surfaces, uneven walkways, etc) 
• Standing: Standing (long periods), Stooping/Kneeling (bending at the waist and/or resting/working on knees), Crouching (bending knees and spine) and Crawling (hands and feet/knees) 
• Reach: Reaching (extending in multiple directions), Pushing (to move objects/tools), Pulling (sustained force to move objects) and Lifting (above head and laterally) 
• Manipulation: Fingering (pinching, typing, working with fingers), Grasping (gripping tools with full hand) and Feeling (sensing size/ weight/temperature/ texture with hands) 
• Communication: Talking (expressing ideas with spoken words) and Hearing (perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive oral communication)
• Repetitive Motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts, using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication of parts 
• Operation: Operate machines (drill presses, power saws, etc.), motor vehicles and heavy equipment 

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.