Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic Jobs

Aircraft Maintenance D - A&P Mechanic

The A&P Mechanic is responsible for the scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems; turbine engine, propeller, airframe, flight control/landing gear/engine rigging, troubleshooting systems, daily/turnaround inspections, perform corrosion inspections and related treatment, washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/ oil/ hydraulic/ oxygen/ nitrogen systems, structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Maintains Air Tractor 802U aircraft in support of aircrew missions.
• Launches and recovers aircraft, to include tie-down, cover, and plug removal/installation, and perform required inspections to ensure airframe structure and power plant serviceability.
• Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) established procedures/specifications.
• Uses applicable technical data/manuals when performing aircraft maintenance, and to troubleshoot aircraft/system discrepancies.
• Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of maintenance actions. Researches, orders and receives aircraft parts.
• Prepares parts for turn-in back into the supply system. Initiates material deficiency reports as required.
• Maintains hand and special tools in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Responsible for site, customer and company tool accountability procedures to include reporting unserviceable tools and equipment to appropriate responsible party.
• Annotates equipment/tools inspection and condition documents.
• Performs serviceability checks prior to operating powered and non-powered support equipment.
• Complies with established policies, procedures and standards.
• Willingness and ability to assist in training newly assigned personnel as required.
• Operates vehicles, both special purpose and regular as authorized.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
• Assists assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and in determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets.
• Monitors bench stock items and tool inventory inspections.
• Assists in aircraft movement flight line FOD prevention walks as required.
• Completes maintenance documentation using required forms.
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen.
• Performs aircraft corrosion control inspections/procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum.
• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to secure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data.
• Other related duties as required to support contract and mission requirements.
• Maintain strict compliance with all required Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
• In-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications-read, interpret, follow and basic comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts.
• Strong working knowledge (input and extract data) of maintenance database technology.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team if required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required.
• Willingness and ability to work in the established OCONUS work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P license)
• Ability to complete/pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment.
• Must be a US citizen
• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid US Passport

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly preferred
• Strongly prefer recent Air Tractor 802U or similar experience on civilian and military platforms.
• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent on assigned aircraft and equipment
• Experience in the use of common hand and special tools/testers as required for aircraft maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.