SENIOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ENGINEER (Senior AGE Mechanic)

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Position requires rotational OCONUS deployments. 
• The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated facility.  
• Plans and organizes Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Support Equipment (SE) organizational level maintenance activities. 
• Inspects maintenance activities, evaluates resource use, and recommends corrective actions. 
• Develops methods to improve productivity of the work process.  
• Determines resource requirements, including facilities, equipment, and supplies.  
• Establishes production controls and standards.  
• Services, repairs, and overhauls AGE and SE to ensure safety and proper operation. 
• Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. 
• Reads and interprets TOs, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications. 
• Performs complex maintenance, replaces and rebuilds components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and other equipment.  
• Submits material, product and software deficiency reports.  
• Performs organizational level maintenance on powered AGE equipment engines.  
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.  
• Ensures compliance with published safety guidelines.  
• Reviews maintenance forms and equipment records.  
• Enters data into equipment forms and IMDS and ensures it is complete and accurate. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

• At least four (7) years of hands-on Aerospace Ground Equipment maintenance experience. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Knowledge of applicable maintenance directives listed in Air Force Instruction 21-101. 
• Possess the ability to cultivate relations and building partnerships at all levels.  
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving and prioritizing multiple projects. 
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2018/AS9100 quality standards and related federal/state/local laws and regulations.  

Supervisory Responsibilities 

As Required 

Security Responsibilities 

• Eligible and obtain (if required) a DoD Personnel Security Clearance. 
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.  

Language Skills 

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.   
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team. 

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills  

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands   

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

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.   
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.  
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.   
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.   
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment.  
• Must be able to distinguish colors.  
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required.  
• Shop floor environment.   
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.   
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.  

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.