Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description:

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.
• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications.
• Coordinates with the customer, the OEM, management and work centers to resolve questions concerning aircraft and/or aircraft systems modifications and repairs.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Estimates and accesses damage of avionics/electrical components/systems as related to crash and mishap damaged aircraft to include repair and/or replacement, man-hours, parts, components, and materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous materials related to job assignment in accordance with Client and OSHA policies and procedures.
• Performs duties using automated equipment and software utilized in the functional assignment.
• Ability to perform Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Management Information System (OOMA) functions for aviation maintenance performed.
• When assigned to the flight line, provide customer support during launch and recovery and aircraft security as required.
• Responsible for complying with corporate and installation physical security requirements.
• Comply with all OSHA and Safety standards.
• Responsible for daily entry of individual hours worked in company timekeeping system.
• Makes appropriate logbook entries and documents own work accomplished.
• Performs aircraft functional checks.
• Performs related record maintenance including: completing appropriate log book forms, condition tags and parts requests in accordance with technical publications, Company procedures manuals and other written and oral directives.
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers' drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties.
• May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs).

Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain the level of Industrial Security Clearance required by the Government.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance for Common Access Card (CAC).

Education And Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent--General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Aviation Electricians Mate Strand Class CH-53E Communications/Electrical System Organizational Maintenance.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
• Extensive Deport level repair experience desired which includes the repair of components, airframes, or end items, requiring personnel of higher technical skill beyond the organizational level capability.
• Must have 6 years' experience on CH/ME-53E aircraft.