Aircraft Mechanic III (Lead

This position is contingent on contract award.

Location:

Fairchild AFB WA and CONUS/OCONUS travel.

This is a non-exempt service employee classification. Overtime and paid time off will be administered in accordance with federal SCA standards and the prime contract stipulations. R2C offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Additionally, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) are available.

Rate: $30-40/hourly. A health and welfare fringe benefit allowance of $5.09 per hour up to 40 hours per week will be provided in addition to the base hourly rate

The Aircraft Mechanic III is responsible for high-level aviation maintenance, repair, and quality assurance.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a technical or vocational certificate in mechanics or hydraulics.
• Must be a US citizen with a valid driver's license.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct hands‑on work at an Air Force Wide‑body platform(preferably KC-135) or equivalent and experience leading a team and scheduling work/tasks.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools (test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, etc) is required.
• Experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
• Great organizational skills.
• Must be able to read blueprints and technical schematics, use hand tools, and follow strict safety rules for high‑pressure systems.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervises subordinate mechanics and provides technical guidance on maintenance operations.
• Performs, supervises and inspects duties of mechanics.
• Trouble shoots repairs/maintenance to include structural components, engines, flight control, hydraulics, fuel systems etc.
• Provides professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data (blueprints/manuals).
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Provides guidance and technical expertise to technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The working conditions are able to work in tight/awkward and high spaces, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

This position must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as well as have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Physical requirements of the position may also include, but are not limited to, bending, twisting, and lifting and climbing.

R2C, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA/Affirmative Action federal contractor. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.