Instrumentation Lead

M1 Support Services, LP
1500 Solana Blvd. Suite 5200
Westlake, TX 76262

Aircraft Mechanic III - Instrumentation Lead

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Job Posting No: 114261

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: F-117A Maint & Logistics Support

Salary Range: $52.34/Hour

Union: Yes

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift Work: Possible FT/PT Full-time

Travel: Possible

Relocation: No

The Aircraft Mechanic III – Instrumentation Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and configuration of the F‑117A installed instrumentation systems in accordance with the PWS.

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and components including engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Recommends test and measurement hardware designs, materials, and devices to assure performance and safety.
• Resolves instrumentation limitations or unavailability by modifying existing equipment, fabricating test devices and related peripheral items using new test equipment and measuring devices.
• Uses practical electronics, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering concepts to fabricate test and measurement systems.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation.
• Provides professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Provides guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians and work centers throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts, including more complex tasks, as directed.
• Maintains aircraft and support equipment records IAW Air Force (AF) procedures utilizing AF Information Systems and forms as required.
• Performs work in a safe and efficient manner acceptable to the Company and customer.
• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes that reduce cost and/or labor hours, and enhance operations.
• Maintains qualifications contained on the Special Certification Roster (SCR) as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associates or Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 10 years technical experience working with aircraft data collection and telemetry systems.
• Thorough knowledge of instrumentation equipment and electronic, mechanical, and aeronautical concepts.
• Familiarity with T‑1, T‑2, and MIL‑HDBK‑516C criteria in relation to instrumentation and airworthiness.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of range support instrumentation equipment/systems such as telemetry systems, microwave systems, position location systems, and meteorological instrumentation.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• Working knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems, maintenance directives, data reporting, and using technical data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; previous or active Top Secret highly desired.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic software programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety toe footwear and safety glasses.
• Reliability, self‑motivation, and ability to manage stressful situations and timelines while maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Current valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• English language proficiency (spoken, read, written, and understood).

• Comply with unique commuting/travel requirements.
• Work in aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps near running equipment and aircraft.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, or overtime shifts as required.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in hot or cold weather, and may be exposed to contaminants.
• May be exposed to hazardous conditions such as standing on scaffolding or climbing…