What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Mechanic position at NANA Regional Corp?
Overview
Akima Logistics Services is seeking an FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic in support of the Contractor Logistics Support contract located at the beautiful USAFA Benjamin O' Davis airfield.
Responsibilities
- Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
- Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
- Reads and interprets OEM maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Examines engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks and evaluates operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves.
- Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
- Tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, fuel pressure test, and ammeter to locate source of malfunction.
- Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, and magnetos, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
- Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist.
- Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
- Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
- Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
- Required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration with current Airframe and Powerplant license.
- Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
- Specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
- Perform routine inspections such as; 50 and 100 hour inspections, assist or lead annual inspections or any other OEM mandated inspection with ability to meet provided deadlines.
- Ability to test run and taxi aircraft during busy airport operations while communicating with air traffic control.
- Quickly troubleshoot and repair deficiencies reported by aircrew.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Ability to repair composites using specialized equipment a plus.
Qualifications
Posted Salary Range
31.71 - 43.28
Benefits Information
CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job : Aviation
Travel : Yes, 25% of the time
Organization : ALS - Akima Logistics Services
Clearance : Not Applicable
Work Type : On-Site
Remote : No
ReqID : 2024-13292
