Aircraft Mechanic III (Sheet Metal)

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR. 

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S³).

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal) to support on-going projects at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX. 

This position has a Placement 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 IIIs 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 manufacturers’ manuals.
• Must have 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.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician, and will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft-relevant tasks. 
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must 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 and coatings that inhibit and prevent corrosion.
• Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience are highly desired.

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.

Company: GLSS