Aircraft Mechanic III; Electrician or Sheet Metal) Security Clearance

Location:

Laughlin Air Force Base – 47 FTW/MX

Program:
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate

Aircraft: T-6A Texan II

Period of Performance: 24 June 2026 – 23 May 2027 (6-month option period possible)

Clearance:
Not Required

Overview The Aircraft Mechanic III will support the installation of Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) 1T-6A-876, modifying the T-6A Texan II to incorporate the Automatic Backup Oxygen System (ABOS). This position supports a Contract Field Team (CFT) at Laughlin AFB performing all assigned steps of TCTO 1T-6A-876 (excluding those specifically retained by the local FTW/MX organization). The team will execute concurrent modifications on two aircraft at a time and coordinate all actions through the site Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The Aircraft Mechanic III serves as a technical lead, providing supervision, oversight, and hands-on execution of electrical or structural modification tasks in accordance with approved technical data, blueprints, and TCTO instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise aircraft maintenance and TCTO modification efforts on T-6A aircraft in accordance with TCTO 1T-6A-876.
• Perform and oversee installation of ABOS modification kits (P/N  and associated components).
• Execute technical directive compliance and aircraft modifications in strict accordance with engineering data and PWS requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities with the site COR and communicate all technical concerns, discrepancies, or clarification requests through proper channels.
• Interpret and apply blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and TCTO instructions to accomplish modification tasks.
• Perform aircraft logbook entries and maintenance documentation in accordance with applicable USAF procedures.
• Ensure all contractor-furnished tools and special tools (per TCTO Section 5.3) are available, serviceable, and properly maintained.
• Operate and inspect required Support Equipment (SE).
• Provide technical guidance, instruction, and mentorship to Mechanic I and II personnel.
• Support TDY travel, if required, to other installation sites (e.g., Vance AFB or Sheppard AFB) to ensure modification continuity and mission completion.
• Specialty Requirements:
  Aircraft Mechanic III – Electrical
• Lead installation of electrical TCTO modifications, including wiring harness installation and repair.
• Perform connector pinning/depinning using approved crimping and insertion/extraction tooling.
• Troubleshoot and verify functionality of aircraft electrical systems associated with ABOS integration.
• Demonstrated experience as a lead aircraft electrician.
• Minimum three (3) years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior technicians.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and TCTOs.
• Ability to recognize incomplete or unclear technical data and formally request clarification through the COR.
• Aircraft Mechanic III – Sheet Metal
• Perform aircraft structural modifications involving drilling, cutting, punching, fitting, and fastening sheet metal components.
• Install structural fittings, brackets, and hardware in accordance with TCTO requirements.
• Apply knowledge of structural repair, fabrication techniques, and aircraft sheet metal practices.
• Interpret blueprints, technical documents, and TCTO instructions with accuracy.
• Ability to identify unclear technical guidance and route clarification requests through the COR.
• Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience highly desired.
• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum three (3) years aircraft maintenance experience relevant to assigned specialty.
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding and supervising maintenance…