Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) - System Studies and Simulation, Inc. (S3INC)

Job Code:

3889

System Studies & Simulation, Inc  (S³ Inc.) is a woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistics services to US Department of Defense, other US Government Agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. 

S³ has 3 wholly owned subsidiaries: KBFS- provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I- OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and, GLSS- SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³ Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) to support on-going projects at Sheppard AFB, TX.

Description:

Applies a combination of experience to perform the modification of the T-6A aircraft to install the Automated Backup Oxygen System. Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. 

Responsibilities:

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies the required expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate-to-complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft-relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules for assigned projects.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory; must have thorough knowledge of unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• May require specialization in sheet metal, electric work, avionics, or other aircraft systems-related disciplines.
• Must have experience with the installation of aircraft modifications that involve drilling, cutting, or punching sheet metal to install new fittings, fasteners, and/or instruments or displays in accordance with blueprints, technical documents, or TCTOs.
• Must have experience reading and interpreting technical instructions, including blueprints and TCTO instructions.
• Must be knowledgeable enough to know when instructions or blueprints are vague, incomplete, or unclear and request additional technical information.
• Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience are highly desired.
• Must have experience with the installation of electrical-related TCTO and wiring modification installations, including wiring harness installation and repair.
• Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) certification with three or more years of experience is desired but not required.
• An Avionics technician with extensive experience with wiring harness troubleshooting and replacement is an acceptable alternative to an aircraft electrician.
• Experience utilizing detailed blueprints or instructions is desired.

                                                                                               

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

 

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