Aircraft Mechanic III

POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty
• Maintains 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 technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. 
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
•  Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. 
• Must have a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
•  Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike 
•  Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
•  Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.  

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School, or technical/vocational training in aviation maintenance or military technical school.
• Certification: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certificate or other relevant certifications.
• Experience minimum: 8-12 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Prior military aviation maintenance experience is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of aircraft systems, technical orders, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.