Aircraft Mechanic

Job
80435
Location
Davidson County
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Preferred
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/31/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $6,373.00
Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation

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Education and Experience: Possession of both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

Possession of both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Applicants of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, for this class must:

• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
• Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license or be able to obtain one prior to appointment.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

The Aircraft Mechanic 2 is responsible for aircraft mechanical work of considerable difficulty in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft. The position supports reciprocating- and turbine-powered, fixed-wing aircraft, including single-engine, multi-engine, and turbine aircraft, and may be assigned to aircraft requiring specialized training and experience. The Aircraft Mechanic 2 applies advanced technical expertise, sound judgment, and careful attention to safety in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, testing, and returning aircraft to service.

The position ensures all work complies with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, manufacturer maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and TDOT policies and procedures. The position also coordinates maintenance activities with pilots, vendors, FAA personnel, other State agencies, and facility support staff while maintaining complete and accurate aircraft records.

• Lead and perform routine, special, scheduled, and unscheduled inspections of aircraft, engines, airframes, and components. Inspect turbine blades, cylinders, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, and related components for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, leaks, distortion, and other deficiencies using precision measuring instruments, FAA Inspection Authorization practices, and appropriate testing equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair hydraulic, electrical, oil, transmission, drive, exhaust, flight-control, powerplant, fuel, and related aircraft systems. Study technical drawings, diagrams, maintenance manuals, and manufacturer specifications to identify causes of malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Perform post-maintenance functional tests and operational checks to verify that installed or repaired components meet specifications and that aircraft systems operate safely. Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems; reassemble and reinstall engines following repair or inspection; and support periodic disassembly and overhaul of aircraft components and powerplants.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in aircraft structures and components. Obtain fuel and oil samples and check for contamination. Accompany aircraft on flights when required…