Protection And Controls Engineer Jobs in Spokane, WA

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR. 

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S3).

Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S Inc. company, has an immediate opening for an Aircraft Mechanic II - APG/Crew Chief to join our team in Spokane, WA.

Military experience is a plus. This position is Contingent on award of contract. 

Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic II's can inspect Mechanic II's and I's.

Responsibilities:

• The mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.

• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.

• This worker reads, interprets manufacturers', airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.

• By working with hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

• Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts, reassembles, and installs engine in aircraft.

• Job duties require that this mechanic to adjusts, make repairs, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.

• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.

• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• A&P License or Military Service School Certification of training in Aviation Maintenance.

• Active DOW Secret Security Clearance highly desired.

• Must have three (3) years' experience of  an Air Force wide-body platform (preferably KC135) or equivalent. 

• Must have experience with installation of aircraft modifications that involve drilling, cutting, or punching sheet metal to install new fittings, fasteners, and/or instruments/displays in accordance with blueprints, technical documents, or TCTOs.

• Must have experience reading, interpreting technical instructions to include blueprints, and TCTO instructions.

• Must be knowledgeable enough to know when instructions/blueprints are vague, incomplete, or unclear and request additional technical information.

• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedule on assigned projects.

• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics, or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: GLSS