Aircraft Mechanic - Crew Chief (F-117)

Position Description

Your Opportunity:

TechSource is hiring an aircraft crew chief to perform aircraft maintenance, parking, preflight and post-flight inspections, aircraft refueling and other servicing activities, and post-flight recovery operations. This position is in the Las Vegas, NV area. Typically, you will work on day shifts; occasional night shifts and travel will be necessary for your role.

What You Will Do:

• Perform F-117 related maintenance tasks, including special certification & qualification tasks, e.g., engine runs, servicing or aircraft towing, in accordance with applicable technical orders and maintenance manuals.
• Perform routine duties within the first echelon of aircraft supervision, such as aircraft servicing, including hydraulics, engine oil, lubrication, fuel, canopy cleaning, wheel/tire replacement, brakes, light bulbs.
• Troubleshoot and assist with repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures and components.
• Perform flight control and other component rigging and calibration.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft system operation functions.
• Document maintenance performed in aircraft logbooks, USAF (United States Air Force) specific aircraft maintenance forms, such as AFTO 781 series forms, and use electronic maintenance information systems (MIS).
• Perform periodic and other scheduled inspections. Assist with preparation of engineering technical assistance requests.

What You Will Need:

• Active Secret (S) security clearance. Active Top Secret (TS) DoD clearance preferred. (Ability to obtain and maintain additional clearance as required by the Government is also necessary.)
• High school diploma or GED.
• 10 or more years of USAF (or equivalent military service) fighter aircraft maintenance experience.
• USAF, or other military branch level-7 (craftsman skill level) technician (or equivalent) experience.
• Experience working with blueprint drawings, diagrams, specifications, and service manuals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government driver's license.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and detail-orientation skills.
• Ability to pass color vision test.
• Ability to climb, stand, stoop, bend, push, kneel, stretch, and walk around hangar, flightline, and offices to perform routine work duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to carry parts and tooling.
• Ability to travel up to 25% per year within the CONUS.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license preferred.
• Strong military fighter aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• 3 or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in expeditor, and/or production superintendent role preferred.