Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

SCA Pay Rate: $47.78/hr ($42.69/hr + $5.09 H&W)

Work Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA, 98438

Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension

Shift

Schedule:

1st and 2nd

• Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Oversees training.
• Must be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations of 225lb or lower.
• 3+ years' experience having the ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• 3+ years' experience in detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via a regular check of equipment and work area.
• 3+ years' experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.

• Prefer knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support, including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.
• Minimum 3 years C-17 platform experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interprets and understand C-17 blueprints and USAF Technical Orders.
• Prefer multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems.
• Ability to work safely within complicated schedules and establish criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service.

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting