Aircraft Mechanic

22nd Century Technologies Inc.; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 54,302 - 77,340; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services company is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The role entails assembling and modifying aerospace vehicle components, troubleshooting complex systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess at least 3 years of relevant experience and be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. This contract position offers a pay rate of $47.78/hr and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment.
• 3+ years' experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• 3+ years' detection experience for safety hazards in work areas.
• 3+ years in repair and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify aerospace vehicle components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform validation and verification testing of components.
• Document procedures for compliance and inspection.

Skills

Experience with fall protection equipment

Ability to read engineering drawings

Hazard detection experience

Repair and maintenance skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

SCA Pay Rate: $47.78/hr ($42.69/hr + $5.09 H&W)

Work Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA, 98438

Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension

Shift Schedule: 1st and 2nd

Position Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Oversees training.
• Must be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations of 225lb or lower.
• 3+ years' experience having the ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• 3+ years' experience in detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via a regular check of equipment and work area.
• 3+ years' experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Prefer knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support, including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.
• Minimum 3 years C-17 platform experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interprets and understand C-17 blueprints and USAF Technical Orders.
• Prefer multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems.
• Ability to work safely within complicated schedules and establish criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service.

Typical Education / Experience

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting