Aircraft Mechanic

Draken; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First day medical coverage

401(k) match after 60 days

PTO available to use immediately

Job summary

Draken is seeking skilled Aircraft Mechanics in the Lakeland area to maintain and operate a large fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets. You will perform inspections, troubleshoot systems, and oversee component removal and installation while working across shift schedules as needed.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on maintenance experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to interpret complex technical orders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates meticulous attention to safety and procedure.
• Maintains professional demeanor with customers and colleagues.
• Thrives in rapid, hands-on work settings.
• Works well in teams and is eager to learn.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs/supervises repair, reclamation, and maintenance support functions.
• Conducts end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Detects and advises on problems with aircraft, removed components, and related equipment.
• Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance issues on aircraft systems.
• Interprets maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and components.
• Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, and related equipment.
• Removes, installs, and tests aircraft components.
• Maintains, rebuilds, and/or overhauls aircraft parts per data.
• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems.
• Supervises aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Fast-paced environment

Team orientation

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for skilled, dedicated Aircraft Mechanics to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge todays warriors for tomorrows fight. If you're looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

We offer: First day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately

OVERVIEW/DUTIES/DESCRIPTION

• Performs/supervises repair & reclamation and maintenance support functions
• Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
• Detects and advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft, removed components and related aerospace equipment
• Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
• Interprets/advises on maintenance procedures/policies to repair aircraft, parts and equipment
• Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
• Removes, installs and operationally checks aircraft components
• Maintains, rebuilds and/or overhauls aircraft components according to technical data
• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems
• Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
• Others duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must have at least 7 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends as required
• Must have an in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives, aircraft/vehicle movement, flight line operations, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications (read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematics, diagrams, drawings and technical orders)
• Must have a working knowledge of computers (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Obtain/maintain security clearance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Great attention to detail
• Professional appearance and conduct with customers, vendors and co-workers
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment
• Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn
• Effective Communication Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly works in a hangar and a flight line environment.
• Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands