Aircraft Mechanic - ATAC - Pt. Mugu

Aircraft Mechanic I - ATAC - Pt. Mugu Description Who  We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron Systems Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit  &  to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATACTextron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the worlds largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups. ATAC was the first civilian organization authorized to train the USAFs F-22 Raptors.  

About This Role The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for maintenance actions on Airborne Tactical Advantage Companys aircraft as well as the safe and expeditious launch and recovery flight line operations at permanent and detachment sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance efforts in support of company commitments
• Proficient in one type/model aircraft and helper on additional type/model aircraft
• Training of maintenance personnel
• Manage assigned maintenance programs
• Assist with coordination of detachment requirements with Crew Chiefs (as necessary)
• Obtain and maintain Detachment Lead qualification
• The Aircraft Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls
• This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls
• This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections
• This mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures manuals
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Additional responsibilities as delineated by Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs
• Manage programs as assigned

Qualifications Primary Objectives:

• Safety of the workforce
• Ensure quality maintenance is performed during each maintenance action
• Development and training of Apprentice Aviation Mechanics
• Foster maintenance team environment
• Lead by example

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, an A&P certification or at least 5 years of military aircraft maintenance equivalency.
• Must be capable of performing unsupervised complex maintenance actions and holds or has held a QAR qualification, engine turn qualification or advanced trouble shooting experience. Must be capable of managing assigned additional collateral programs, training junior mechanics on aircraft systems / GOPs / safety practices, competent in the use of specialized tooling and/or test equipment and supervises aircraft servicing.
• Performance will be continuously monitored by supervision and reviewed annually with the employee.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to climb in and out of the Aircraft
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

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