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A&P Mechanic

Job Type : Temp/Contract to Direct
Hours : Full Time
Required Years of Experience : 3+
Travel : No
Relocation : No
Job Industry : Defense - Aerospace
Job Category : Aerospace/Aviation/Defense
Job Description :

The candidate will follow all applicable Company processes and procedures, instructions, guidelines, and technical data in performance of their duties.

 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:



  • Performs aircraft assembly and disassembly of all major and subsystems in accordance with technical manuals, engineering directives, and available data.

  • Performs aircraft inspections for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of flight controls, components, and systems. Repairs damage, corrosion, loose or missing fasteners using tools, specialized measurement equipment and provides detailed documentation.

  • Troubleshoots issues on all aircraft systems and corrects, adjusts, or replaces failing equipment and/or parts.

  • Checks and services all systems for launch and recovery with required lubricants, gases, fuel, oxygen, refrigerants, etc….

  • Provides own basic and specialty tools needed to perform daily assignments. Tool boxes will comply with DCMA Instruction 8210.series to maintain tool control at all times.

  • Supports and practices Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris control measures in accordance with FAA and DCMA Instruction 8210.series requirements.

  • Operates ground support equipment in support of ground movement for flight operations, flight test, and ground runs. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, fork lift, APU, etc….

  • Must understand and apply Safety Data Sheets (SDS) associated with hazardous materials required in support of aircraft maintenance.

  • The applicant must pass a respiratory exam and wear a fitted respirator for these processes and applications when directed by SDS, drawings, technical data, or supervisors.

  • Must be able to thoroughly describe and document discrepancies, logbook entries, corrective actions, and all task driven documentation.



Required Qualifications :

EDUCATION & TRAINING:



  • High school graduate or equivalent. Ability to read blueprints, specifications, technical manuals and test equipment procedures.



EXPERIENCE, SKILL, AND KNOWLEDGE:



  • Requires 10 years or more of diversified aircraft and engine maintenance and repairs, or 5 years of directly-related Company experience.

  • Airframe and Power Plant license required.



REQUIREMENTS:



  • Requires lifting of items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds on an occasional basis.

  • Requires physical effort associated with standing / walking / sitting.

  • Requires the ability to crawl to some degree in performance of job duties.

  • Requires the ability to twist, bend, squat, climb and / other body movements to successfully accomplish the requirements of the position.

  • Requires kneeling on occasion in performance of job duties.

  • Requires the use of either or both hands for grasping items, manual dexterity is required and the ability to push / pull; i.e., open / close file cabinets and / or handle machinery.

  • Requires the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

  • Able to properly recognize and distinguish colors.

  • Sufficient vision required to successfully accomplish the requirements of the position.

  • Requires sustained periods of concentration.

  • Must be able to handle stressful situations without affecting logical decision making.



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