Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal)

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;  S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;  and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II to support on-going projects at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. 

This position has a Hire-In Bonus of $1,000. Military experience is a plus.

Description:

Applies a combination of experience to perform the modification of the T-6A aircraft to install the Automated Backup Oxygen System. Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is.

Responsibilities:

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.
• A thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. 
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers. 
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. 
• May require specialization in sheet metal, electric work, avionics, or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

 Qualifications:

• Must have two (2) years of aircraft maintenance experience and should have experience guiding, instructing, and mentoring less experienced technicians.
• Must be knowledgeable of corrosion preventative treatments and coatings chemicals.                                                                                                                                                                                                            
• Must have two (2) years of experience preparing aircraft metal surfaces for application of corrosion preventative treatments and be skilled in the application of USAF/DoD authorized treatments coatings that inhibit and prevent corrosion.
• Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience highly desired.
• Must provide own common tools/tool kit.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.