Casual - Aircraft Mechanic

Overview

UCAR is excited to announce the opening for a Casual Aircraft Mechanic role. The position is responsible for routine and non‑routine inspection, service and repair of turbine‑powered turbofan and turboprop aircraft, including airframe, engines, systems and propellers, in accordance with manufacturer and federal aviation requirements. The role also includes aircraft modifications, inspection of scientific instrumentation and fabrication of supporting equipment to meet research requirements, and requires extensive travel to support field programs and aircraft maintenance functions.

• Location:
  
  Broomfield, Colorado
• Visa Sponsorship:
  No
• Relocation Assistance:
  No
• Position Type & Term:
  Part time, Casual
• Compensation:
  Hiring Hourly Rate $38.46 – $48.07/hr (final rate based on education, experience, and skills)
• Term:
  Until September 30, 2026, with possibility of extension based on funding & performance

• Scheduled and non‑scheduled inspection, troubleshooting and repair/replacement of turbine engines, fuselage, wings, empennage, propellers, landing gear, aircraft systems, avionics components, and fuel tanks in accordance with established FAA requirements and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and computer‑based maintenance tracking software.
• Perform preflight and post‑flight inspections of aircraft.
• Assist Fabrication Specialists with repair of sheet metal and composite structures per print.
• Locate and/or source material and supplies for the fabrication tasks.
• Assist instrumentation technicians and researchers in machining, fabrication, inspection and installation tasks related to scientific instrumentation.
• Operate large power equipment such as forklifts and aircraft tractors.
• Assist in maintaining ground support equipment.
• Work with limited supervision and hold responsibility for a wide range of technical issues, including decisions directly related to aircraft safety.
• Serve a critical role in maintaining RAF aircraft in an airworthy condition.
• Evaluate unique research instrumentation installations for airworthiness and take initiative in rectifying anomalies that might exist using aviation industry standard practices and procedures.
• Independently carry out or lead routine maintenance and service operations.
• Solve complex technical problems guided by procedures, standards or instructions issued with task assignment.
• May generate procedures, standards or instructions in consultation with supervisory staff.

• Possess a current and violation‑free FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.
• Five years of experience as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic.
• Three years of experience working on turbine‑powered aircraft.

• Must be (a) a U.S. citizen; (b) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or (c) a protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
• Must possess a valid passport.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid U.S. driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record that meets UCAR’s acceptability requirements for driving on UCAR business under UCAR policy 4‑5.
• Must be willing to travel up to 16 weeks per year domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to pass an ATF background check.
• Must be able to pass a Transportation Screening Authority (TSA) screening for airport operations.
• Some or all of the work in this position description must be performed on‑site at UCAR campuses and/or remote field sites that are domestic and/or international.

• Uses tools such as power shear, sheet metal brake, rivet guns, drills, drill presses, and lathes.
• Troubleshoots and solves complex routine and non‑routine failures in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems aboard the aircraft using schematic diagrams, technical bulletins, and manufacturer and FAA publications.
• Utilizes a broad understanding of mechanical systems to diagnose problems based on system behavior.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of FAA maintenance regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in problem analysis and decision making.
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