Aviation Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

MANTECH; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an Aviation Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to join the vehicle sustainment team in Mildenhall, UK. The role supports global ALECS program, performs inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on aviation ground support systems, and requires strong mechanical experience and ability to travel.

The candidate will handle diagnostics, use hand tools and multi-meters, and maintain thorough records while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of qualified mechanical experience with a related degree or 8+ years with trade school/associate degree or 10+ years experience.
• Experience with light/heavy-duty trucks, ground power units, aircraft tugs, ground support equipment.
• Experience with maintenance support, troubleshooting, engineering, and repair of U.S. systems to component level.
• Proficiency with hand tools and diagnostic tools; ability to apply standard troubleshooting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, rebuild, or overhaul major assemblies of aviation ground support equipment.
• Replace worn parts, adjust valves, repair fuel systems and ignition systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical power support systems and document data.
• Maintain records and documentation; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Hand tools

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Trade school certification

Associate degree

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Multi-meters

Job description

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aviation Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team in Mildenhall , UK. The selected candidate will provide logistics support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspects, repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion engines, hydraulic cylinders, fuel pumps, fuel/hydraulic lines, voltage regulators and generators used in aviation ground support equipment.
• Work involves replacing worn or broken parts such as motors, bearings, or other engine parts; adjusting valves; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Maintenance support including operations of powered and non-powered units, system troubleshooting, engineering, analysis, maintenance and repair of commercial and military aviation ground support systems and subsystems to the component level.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical power support systems by verifying proper fuel, lubricants and coolant levels. Effectively applies industry or military standard troubleshooting procedures to localize and isolate faulty system components.
• Maintains and prepares records and documentation to ensure accurate and timely data processing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 4+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field (OR) 8+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a trade school certification or associate degree in a related field (OR) 10+ years of qualified mechanical experience.
• Qualified mechanical experience includes one or more of the following: light or heavy-duty trucks, ground power units, aircraft tugs, air conditioning and heater units, cargo loaders, de-icing vehicles, runway sweepers, light carts, fuel and defuel equipment.
• Experience with maintenance support to include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters; experience applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components.
• Willingness to travel to mission locations within the United States, Europe and Pacific region on an as needed basis and work 40+ hours on missions that will vary in length.
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Passport valid for at least one year beyond the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with commercial and military aviation ground support equipment.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
• Must be able to work in high noise areas.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.

The projected compensation range for this position is $21.60-$54.10. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]) and provide your name and contact information.