Aircraft Mechanic

Position: Aircraft Mechanic 1
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* Description:

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* You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for our team  Our team is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all mechanical systems and components

** What You Will Be Doing*
* As the Aircraft Mechanic I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft, including troubleshooting and repair, component repair and replacement, inspections and tests, and technical documentation

Your responsibilities will include:

+ Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft systems, including landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems

+ Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft components such as drive systems, control systems, engines, and engine parts to maintain aircraft integrity and performance

+ Conducting regular inspections, including 100 hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, and periodic inspections, to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and performing tests to validate the functionality of aircraft systems

+ Interpreting and applying information from manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities

+ Conducting preflight, thru flight, and post flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing

** Why Join Us*
* This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U S  Special Operations Command's  USSOCOM  largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services  Learn more here:
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** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* This position is in Lexington  Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location    co/MFC

Job Description Lexington

MUST BE A U S  CITIZEN   This position is located at a facility that requires special access  The selected candidate must possess an interim Secret clearance to start

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Applicants must have 6 years of experience with aircraft maintenance

Applicant must have proficient knowledge of airframe and system component troubleshooting

Applicants must have a proficient understanding of repair procedures and the replacement of components

Applicant must apply a proficient understanding of aircraft equipment and unique tools as follows  not limited to :

- Fuel Integrity Test Set

- Pitot Static Test Set

- Nitrogen Servicing Unit

- Engine Compressor Wash Unit

- Flight Control Rig Equipment

- Precision Measuring equipment

such as micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment fixtures

Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of technical publications

Applicants must properly maintain documentation such as aircraft logs and records

Applicants must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules and status on assigned projects

Applicant must be able to travel as required

Applicant must be able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed to facilitate program schedule/budget milestones

** Desired

Skills:

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* H 60 Aircraft Model experience preferred

Documented Military/DOD Service School or Civilian/FAA equivalent training desired

The incumbent shall be able to perform complex tasks with minimal to no oversight  Receiving technical guidance, as necessary, from supervisor, higher level technician or engineer

The incumbent must be able to perform troubleshooting of fuel system to include but not limited to electrical, fuel flow rates, and mechanical failures

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of turbine power plant operations and troubleshooting, aircraft generator troubleshooting to include electrical and mechanical failures

The incumbent must be able to service and repair hydraulic systems such as brake system hydraulic servos, and drive system components such as engine, transmission and gear boxes

The incumbent must be able to conduct flight control rigging, MOC's  maintenance operational checks  and troubleshooting to include but not limited to electrical, hydraulic and mechanical failures

The incumbent must be able to assist Quality in performing aircraft weight and balance and preparing aircraft for flight

Additional duties include but are not limited to removal and re installation/assembly of aircraft interior and exterior panels, cabin floors, cabin and cockpit doors

This role may require occasional or regular travel

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

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