Hiring: Aircraft Mechanic B

February 27, 2020

The Aircraft Mechanic II (B) must have technical knowledge to repair, maintain modify, and overhaul various major aircraft operating systems with a minimum of three (3) years direct applicable or equivalent aircraft experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required, three (3) years of experience on the type of aircraft being serviced or related experience. A&P Certification is required for specific work requirements.

• Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic Level II (B)
• Reports To: Maintenance Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Department: Maintenance

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Aircraft Mechanic B maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Under limited supervision services, repairs, and modifies aircraft airframe, engine, components and sub-systems, in accordance with company standards and applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and predetermined company processes and procedures. Provides technical assistance to other Mechanics with less experience, as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and modifies aircraft structures, components and appliances, such as wings, fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, and engines, with minimal supervision.
2. Responsible for reading and interpreting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Technical Manuals, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, local directives and other specifications to determine Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved maintenance requirements, methods and procedures.
3. Accountable for examining engines for component damage and security, heat damage and fluid leaks.
4. Inspects turbine blades to detect Foreign Object Damage (FOD) or material wear or failure through visual and borescope.
5. Conducts testing of engine operation to locate source of malfunction and performs operational checks.
6. Replaces worn, damaged and failed components such as fuel controller, starter/generators etc.
7. Responsible for Removing engine from aircraft, disassembling, Quick Engine Change (QEC) components and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs/replaces parts as required. Reassembles and reinstalls engine.
8. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including but not limited to, change and/or inspect fuel and oil filters, cleaning screens, aircraft lubrication, and wheel and tire maintenance. Charge and service Nicad batteries, aircraft, and engine compressor wash, cleaning and servicing on-board water and sanitation systems. Mix paint and apply for touch-up of aircraft and components.
9. Accountable for maintaining aircraft discrepancy books, required Army forms, completes (MISA) and Airframe and Engine forms/logbooks as well as all required FAA documentation.
10. Responsible for completing all reports, forms, and checklists as required, in accordance with company, government, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
11. Complies with all safety requirements and uses all mandated safety equipment in accordance with company, government and OSHA requirements.
12. Perform routine service requirements on equipment.
13. Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job duties and functions when necessary.
14. Certification for engine run a pre-requisite for promotion to higher positions.
15. Designation as Red “X” authority at management discretion.
16. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC B

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field consistent with the requirements set forth in Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
• Airframe & Power Plant licenses is required for specific work requirements.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in maintenance, modification and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced and their associated components is required.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.

Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Computer Skills

Internet software, E-mail, Microsoft office and Management Information System for Aviation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• This position requires a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license.
• Maintain a current passport. Maintain a current Driver’s License.
• Maintain medical clearance to deploy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC B

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the environment is usually loud.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to explosives and vibration.
• Will be required to wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• A&P License
• Drug Screen
• Background Check
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Passport
• Maintain medical clearance to deploy
• Maintaining a SECRET security clearance is required
• Travel and deployment is required

KING AEROSPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.