Aviation Maintenance Specialist

Aircraft Mechanic III Job Summary

• As an Aircraft Mechanic III, you will be responsible for performing a full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance tasks.

• Maintain and repair aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians on all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise aircraft technical inspections.
• Compute basic weight and balance records.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis program, and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration.
• Provide lower-level technicians with guidance on aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies.
• Prepare evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• High school completion or equivalent is required.
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.
• Five (5) or more years of aviation maintenance experience within the past six (6) years on that mission design series (MDS).
• Experience in maintenance, modification, and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced and their associated components.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Passport with 3 years of validity remaining at the time of hire and be able to travel internationally.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to clear CENTCOM Medical requirements.
• Must be able to obtain Kuwait Visa.

• Valid FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) License for mechanics and sheetmetal is preferred.
• Valid FCC Elements 1 and 3 licenses for electricians and/or FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) License is preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and may be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.
• 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 tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• 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 heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all weather conditions.