Aircraft Mechanic II Crew Chief

Aircraft Mechanic II APG / Crew Chief

The Aircraft Mechanic II APG / Crew Chief performs KC-135 aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, launch/recovery support, and documentation in support of organizational/intermediate/depot-level maintenance requirements at Fairchild AFB, WA with potential TDY support to other KC-135 locations as directed. The position supports general aircraft maintenance, flightline operations, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and aircraft forms documentation.

• Perform KC-135 aircraft general maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, launch, recovery, and documentation.
• Accomplish pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, scheduled, unscheduled, time-driven, and inspection-related maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot aircraft structures, landing gear, flight controls, engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical systems, auxiliary power, and related aircraft systems within assigned skill level.
• Perform aircraft servicing, lubrication, tire/brake checks, panel removal/installation, component replacement, operational checks, and general flightline maintenance tasks.
• Support aircraft towing, jacking, ground handling, marshaling, and use of ground support equipment as qualified and authorized.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, maintenance manuals, work instructions, service bulletins, drawings, and other approved technical data.
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs, and Government maintenance systems.
• Use aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, measuring devices, and other approved equipment as required.
• Comply with Tool Control, FOD prevention, safety, quality, security, and local operating requirements.
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics as directed.
• Support TDY maintenance operations at other KC-135 locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education - High school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience - Minimum of three (3) years of aircraft maintenance experience on an Air Force wide-body platform, preferably KC-135, or equivalent experience is required. APG, crew chief, flightline maintenance, launch/recovery, servicing, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and aircraft forms documentation experience is required. Experience using aircraft technical orders, maintenance manuals, and aircraft maintenance documentation systems is required. A&P certification is preferred but not required.

Licenses/Certification/Registration - Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess and maintain a current Secret security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access. Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's license if required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS TDY travel, as required by the contract or task order. Must obtain all certifications and training required to perform assigned duties.

Special knowledge, skills, & abilities - Must have working knowledge of aircraft flightline maintenance, servicing, inspection, and documentation practices. Must be able to read and interpret technical data, maintenance manuals, and work instructions. Must be able to prioritize workload and support production schedules. Must be able to work independently and as part of a maintenance team. Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required. Must be willing and able to travel TDY as required.

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