Job Summary: M1 Support Services is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I – Structures to primarily perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft and equipment maintenance, both on and off equipment, on assigned aircraft and equipment in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), M1 policy, DAFI 21-101(and supplements), as well as industry standards.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts daily Sheet Metal / Structures operations. Repairs, replaces and rebuilds equipment, aircraft structures, and functional components (e.g., control surfaces, hydraulic lines, and airframe accessories), using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
- Inspects, evaluates, and repairs aircraft assemblies and sub-assemblies for cracks, corrosion, distortion, security, warping, wear, and other damage.
- Will be required to collaborate with engineering teams to support T-2 modifications on assigned aircraft. Will be required to perform both on and off equipment T2-modifications and de-modifications utilizing engineering drawings, blueprints or customer-provided technical guidance.
- Conducts daily aircraft painting operations on legacy aircraft and support equipment. Repairs, modifies, fabricates and applies corrosion protective coatings and markings to aircraft structures, equipment, advanced composites, and bonded structural parts.
- Assesses damage to aircraft coatings. Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures.
- Will be required to read and interpret manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs periodic, hourly or calendar inspections, as required.
- Will be required to review and complete forms documentation pertinent to aircraft or equipment maintenance.
- Will be required to enter maintenance actions into applicable MIS system and will make entries in forms, logs, records or electronic equipment, as required.
- Will be required to monitor and lead teams to perform more complex aircraft inspections and repairs.
- Receives technical guidance from Managers, Supervisors, Leads or higher-level technicians, as required. Will be required to aid writing/initiating engineering technical assistance requests.
- Will be required to obtain and maintain special certifications as directed by management.
- Will perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft and equipment maintenance, both on and off equipment, on assigned aircraft and equipment in accordance with the work statement, Company Policy, AFI 21-101 and industry standards.
- Will perform aircraft and equipment maintenance on other assigned MDS aircraft in a highly “cross-utilization/trained” environment. May be required to perform at a high level of competency in one or more of the following areas: repair and reclamation, egress, electro/environmental, APG, wheel & tire, structures, composite repair, propulsion, fuels, non-powered AGE, armament, munitions, non-destructive inspection (NDI), and pneudraulics.
- Will perform transient aircraft support, CDDAR team member or chief duties, Phase inspection dock team member or chief duties, Engine run certifier duties, QA augmentation, Hydrazine response and Wheel & Tire functions.
- Must complete all assignments and tasks as directed by Managers, Supervisors, Expediters, Leads and more senior technicians.
- Will be required to be trained on bomb lift use to load aircraft with various system pods, pylons or munitions.
- Will be required to perform weed removal and general clean-up of facilities assigned to the organization in accordance with the PWS. Requirements may include sweeping, mopping, use of floor cleaning machine etc.
- Will be required to travel to receive training to assist other personnel and work centers as directed.
- Will perform vehicle use inspections, cleaning and wash duties.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- Minimum of four years’ experience performing as a USAF fighter Sheet Metal / Structures technician with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on one or more of the following: A-10, F-15, or F-16.
- Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.
- Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional and effective manner.
- Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and nonconfrontational attitude.
- Working knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems, concepts and applications of maintenance directives, data reporting, and using technical data is mandatory.
- Knowledge of Air Force supply and efficiency reporting procedures is mandatory.
- Knowledge of the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain the security clearance level as mandated by the government customer.
- Must possess a current valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- May be required to obtain, maintain a government driver’s license. If controlled movement area (CMA) access is required, individuals must pass a color vision test.
- Must be able to move about both inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel.
- May be required to obtain/maintain aircraft and/or equipment Red X/IPI/ER certification, as required.
- Position requires complying with unique commuting/travel requirements.
Working Conditions:
- Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line and requires extensive sitting, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
- Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties. Minimum physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must be able and willing to meet OSHA, DCMA or additional industrial requirements including, hearing test, vision test to include color vision, respirator fit test and blood draw etc. to ensure workplace safety standard compliance.
- May be subjected to no-notice drug testing surveillance per Company policy or Customer’s direction to ensure a drugfree work environment.
M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.
M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.
M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.
Pay: $49.43 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
