AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Aircraft Mechanic

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-10/12, you will:

• Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft.
• Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.
• Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.
• Observes and inspects performance of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.
• Oversees ground movement of aircraft.
• Incumbent launches, recovers, parks and services aircraft.
• Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex, state of the art computerized and/or non-computerized Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams; and analyzing specifications and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components.
• Ensures Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.
• Clears Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others.
• Performs in-process and final inspection of others' work on assigned aircraft and components and certifies by signature adherence to work procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.
• Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and support exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.