Aircraft Mechanic - RAFB

General Description

Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required.

Duties

• Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components
• Perform flight line maintenance of aircraft including functional testing, troubleshooting and repairing all airframe mechanical systems their assemblies and components such as flight control systems, airframe, landing gear, engines, etc.
• Perform post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repair of overhauled and modified aircraft to prepare for and correct deficiencies found on functional check flights.
• Identify malfunctions and determines corrective action required
• Performs engine removal and installation, jacking, leveling, and other routine tasks
• Read and understand data and settings from cockpit instrumentation and gauges
• Initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two years of recent verifiable experience
• Knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies such as ejection seats, nuclear shielding or similar self-contained systems
• Experience using standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources
• Skill in reading and understanding data and settings for cockpit instruments and gauges
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within nine (9) months of employee's start date.
• This position falls under Executive Order 14042, and may require fully vaccinated status.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

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

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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TSG maintains a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.