Aircraft Mechanic III - OSDS

General Description

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

• This posting is for current Tyonek Employees.

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

• This posting is for current Tyonek Employees.

• Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance
• Demonstrate the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported
• Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs
• 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
• 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
• Inspect/clear aircraft discrepancy symbols to include Red X discrepancies and inspect/sign all equipment condition tags for all tasks that the team is assigned
• 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
• Will require the use of HLVP spray gun and various other corrosion control tooling
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years (hands on) experience on the C-130H/J variant aircraft
• Must have C-130 "hands-on" experience within the last 3 years and capable of performing all tasks IAW written instructions
• May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration
• Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule
• 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 currently posses or have the ability to obtain a US passport
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.

• 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…