Aviation Support Mechanic (Nationwide Travel) - Collaborative Environment

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Support Mechanic must have a combination of experience to repair powerplant, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.

DUTIES

• Makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade worker,
• Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, powerplant, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems,
• Removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts, accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, and fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines
• May supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension and seat movement settings and adjustments
• Obtains standard parts such as fuel and oil line connections and fittings, cable linkage, and spark plug cables and harnesses by referring to parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples
• May perform pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
• Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed
• Services engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition
• This position is currently stationed in Houston, TX, but must be open to travel anywhere nationwide.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ year experience working as an aircraft mechanic
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and / or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and / or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)
• May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
• Expected to work in high heat or extreme cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• May operate in austere CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Ability to wear a full face or forced air respirator.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Availability/ability to work different shifts if needed

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.