Aircraft Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection

Overview

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment and in accordance with applicable instructions.

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable.
• Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
• Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and conduct troubleshooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
• May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
• Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (special tools and test equipment furnished by the customer).
• May be required to perform other duties as needed to support the overall mission.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.

• Valid State driver’s license.
• Willingness to submit to random drug tests.
• Obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; US Citizenship required.
• High school graduate or equivalent certificate from an accredited program.
• Valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems including airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel, and electrical systems, and aircraft engines.
• Competent in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives.
• Reliable with good judgment, able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Proficient in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English, following verbal and written instruction.
• Strong comprehension and interpretation of technical data.

• Physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.
• Move freely about the interior and meet aircraft specific weight limits.
• Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in areas with high noise hazards; use adequate ear protection as needed.

• At least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 Blackhawk highly desired.

Hourly Rate: $41.47.

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