Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job summary
The special programs operations technician i primarily functions as a mechanic on aircraft for a department of defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customer; manned or unmanned aircraft, or bothThis position reports to the program manager.
Key responsibilities
Position is capable of executing all maintenance actions to support on-time delivery of service to our customer.
Creates flight schedules and tracks av specific information for reporting
Interprets technical data from blue prints and engineering specifications
Position is expected to manage and execute aircraft and engine maintenance as required
Completes accurate maintenance records in accordance with established aviation safety procedures and processes
Completes aircraft and engine maintenance as required or needed
Follows established and normal aviation safety procedures and processes
Conducts scheduled inspections and completes follow-up as required
Inspects engines, landing gear, instruments, brakes, valves, air conditioning, pumps, pressurized sections, and other aircraft related systems.
Completes necessary maintenance and repairs/replacements on the aircraft, its subsystem and components
Repairs sheet metal or composite surfaces and assemblies
Checks for corrosion, distortion and cracks in the fuselage, wing, tail and other subassemblies with applicable instructions and directives
Support launch and recovery operations of manned/unmanned aircraft
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or greater.
Two (2) to five (5) years experience performing work as a military or faa mechanic with airframe and power plant ratings.
Medium or class 3 uav maintenance experience (preferred).
Possess an aircraft inspector (ia) certificate (preferred).
Experience on dod/fixed wing manned/unmanned aircraft.
Experience with rotax engines (preferred).
Faa- issued mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
Demonstrated ability to repair sheet metal or composite surfaces and assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints or engineering drawings.
Ability to work in a team environment
Experience with line replaceable units, electrical components and, soldering highly desired
Faa repair station experience and quality assurance experience (preferred).
Skilled using basic hand tools, operate ground support equipment, troubleshoot engine electrical/electronic systems and measuring using a variety of basic and precision measuring devices related to the job.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work on knees, crouch and reach overhead.
Ability to work under austere working conditions and in harsh environments.
Must have the ability to travel worldwide for at least 50% of the time.
Must have and be able to maintain active/adjudicated dod security clearance (secret or higher), or as required by the contract.
Us citizenship required with a valid us passport.
Ability to obtain a class iii flight physical.
Aa/eoe m/f/disabled/vet
This company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran statusAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
