Aircraft Mechanic (A&P Required) - Akima, LLC

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• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals.
• Works typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tension-meters, sheet metal brakes/sheers, etc. is required. 
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Possess a valid FAA Aircraft and Powerplant license for a minimum of two years.
• Be physically able to deploy with aircraft/unit to overseas locations.
• Obtains and maintains required security clearances.
• Complies with written Company maintenance and logistics procedures.
• Complies with FAA regulations, as applicable.
• Complies with Air Force aircraft records procedures and ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace.
• Performs aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 
• Performs all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on the Air Force C-21 aircraft (commercial variant is a Lear 35).
• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, avionics/electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License for a minimum of two years.

• Valid U.S. driver's license. 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English as well as read and interpret instructions from technical manuals, blueprints and internal Company documents. 

• Physical capability to work in tight spaces at heights and on wings, use ladders, operate tugs and aircraft support equipment and lift up to 75lbs. 

• Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments in a timely, quality manner. 

• Must have the ability to deploy to overseas locations on short notice. 

• Perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for the Air Force C-21 fleet.

• Comply with Air Force aircraft records procedures.

• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.