Aircraft Mechanic

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family of companies dedicated to delivering outstanding service in aviation maintenance. As an Aircraft Mechanic III, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and airworthiness of 737 aircraft. Your expertise in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical components will be vital in maintaining high standards of service. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) retirement plan. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to contribute to a trusted contractor in the industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Accrued PTO

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain 737 aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Inspect and troubleshoot engines and their components.

Skills

Aircraft Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Wiring Repair

Hydraulic System Servicing

FAA Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Certificate

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Maintenance Manuals

Job description

Subsidiary: KIRA Aviation Services

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic III

Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Will Rogers Airport)

Labor Category: Non – Exempt

Clearance Level: N/A

Travel Requirement: 15%

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly-owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide, delivering outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers.

Scope of Work:

The Aircraft Mechanic must accurately repair and perform scheduled maintenance on 737 aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure airworthiness.

Responsibilities:

1. Repairs, replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as cowlings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment.
2. Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other related documentation to determine feasibility and method of altering or repairing the aircraft and its associated components.
3. Inspects engines and their associated components for airworthiness, repairs or replaces defective engine parts and associated components.
4. Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical wiring and associated components.
5. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including hydraulic system servicing, engine oil replenishment, aircraft systems lubrication and aircraft fueling.
6. Interacts with company maintenance control, the customer and manufacturer in matters that concern the airworthiness of the aircraft.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED, and technical school certificate.
2. 5 years of relevant hands-on experience with thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures.
3. Experience working on 737 airframes is highly preferred.
4. Prior military experience in aviation preferred.
5. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License.
6. Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes.
7. Familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
8. Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in a timely manner.
9. Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
10. Must be able to maintain ability to access worksite location to include various military installations and airports.
11. Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
12. Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy.
13. Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

1. Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary.
2. Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary.
3. Must be capable of regularly lifting, moving, pulling, and pushing objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
4. Typical outdoor and industrial/hangar environments. Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions.
5. Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs.
6. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
7. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
8. Employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and loud noise levels.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Health Savings Account.
3. Hospital Indemnity Plan.
4. Company paid disability, basic life & AD&D.
5. Employee paid voluntary life and AD&D for dependents.
6. 401(k) retirement plan.
7. Accrued PTO based on years of service.
8. Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition, veteran status, or disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request.