Aircraft Mechanic II - Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics Technician

Job Description

ACET is seeking

Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics Technician at our Fairchild AFB WA location.

Responsibilities:

Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics Technician 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 relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintain and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacture’s manuals.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/ structural modifications and repair.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal breaks and sheers.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant task and may be required to make entire in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience
• Minimum of 3 years rotary wing aviation experience.
• 3 years Prior experience on an Air Force Wide-body platform (preferably KC135)
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• U.S Citizen and must pass a background check and be able to obtain and maintain a Common access card (CAC).
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
• Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance.
• Demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, engines and component parts.
• Able to read and write, and interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, and directives, guides and forms used on the job.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical manuals, and use measuring instruments, gauges, tools, and test equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass fit for work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, to include working overhead.
• Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flightline.
• If required must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• If required must be able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2 - 4 hours.
• If required must be able to perform confined space activities.
• Travel may be required.

**All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.