Aircraft Mechanic

EB Flight Training LLC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EB Flight Training LLC seeks experienced C-130H Aircraft Mechanics to support depot-level maintenance, inspections, and testing on C-130H aircraft. Candidates should have 5-8+ years of depot-level experience on C-130s or large cargo aircraft and be proficient with electrical, hydraulic, propulsion, and structural systems.

Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, fault isolation, component replacement, and ensuring compliance with technical data and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Depot-level maintenance and inspections experience on large cargo aircraft
• Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, propulsion, airframe, and flight control systems
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and diagrams
• Willingness to work overtime and on either shift as required

Responsibilities

• Perform depot-level maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and functional testing on C-130H aircraft
• Inspect and repair aircraft systems, subassemblies, and components
• Work on flight control, hydraulic/pneumatic, propulsion, electrical, and structural systems
• Identify malfunctions, perform fault isolation, and replace components
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Prepare aircraft for preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections
• Support overtime and alternate shift requirements as needed

Skills

Depot-level maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read schematics/manuals

Aircraft electrical systems

Propulsion/engine systems

Aircraft structures

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate (preferred)

Tools

Aircraft hand tools

Specialized test equipment

Micrometers

Job description

We are seeking experienced C-130H Aircraft Mechanics to support depot-level aircraft maintenance, inspections, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and functional testing on C-130H aircraft.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years of experience performing depot-level maintenance on C-130 aircraft or other large cargo aircraft and possess a strong working knowledge of aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural, propulsion, and flight control systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform depot-level maintenance, inspections, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and functional testing on C-130H aircraft.

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, align, install, remove, and replace aircraft systems, assemblies, and components.

Perform maintenance on major aircraft systems, including:

• Flight control systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Propulsion and engine-related systems
• Aircraft structures and airframe components
• Electrical systems and wiring
• Aircraft accessories and associated components

Identify system malfunctions and perform fault isolation, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and replacement of aircraft electrical wiring, components, and accessories.

Perform final functional and operational testing to verify aircraft systems and components meet applicable technical data and operational requirements.

Conduct depot-level inspections and scheduled maintenance in accordance with applicable technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and engineering data.

Perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight inspections.

Perform aircraft servicing and ground support operations, including refueling/defueling, aircraft jacking, towing, leveling, and related maintenance activities.

Perform engine removal and installation and other routine aircraft maintenance tasks as required.

Read, interpret, and understand aircraft technical data, maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, cockpit instrumentation, gauges, and system indications.

Utilize specialized tooling, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and aircraft ground support equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting.

Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and maintenance standards.

Support overtime and alternate shift requirements as needed to meet operational and production demands.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday | 10-Hour Shifts

1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

2nd Shift: 4:30 PM - 3:30 AM

Candidates must be flexible and willing to work either shift, as well as overtime when required.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Must successfully pass an FAA/DOT pre-employment drug screening.

Must successfully pass a 10-year criminal background check.

Must successfully pass a required physical examination.

TOOL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to provide their own standard aircraft mechanic hand tools.

All tools must:

• Be properly engraved with the mechanic's identifying information.
• Be maintained in a shadowed toolbox.
• Be supported by a current and accurate tool inventory list.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5-8+ years of aircraft maintenance experience supporting C-130 aircraft or other large cargo aircraft.

Demonstrated experience performing depot-level aircraft maintenance and inspections.

Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, including:

• Electrical systems
• Flight controls
• Aircraft structures
• Engines and propulsion systems
• Landing gear and associated systems

Experience troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, installing, removing, and replacing aircraft systems, components, and assemblies.

Experience using aircraft maintenance tooling and precision measuring equipment, including:

• Specialized test equipment
• Micrometers

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance procedures, engineering data, schematics, and aircraft instrumentation.

Must be willing and able to work either assigned shift and work overtime as required.

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate preferred, but not required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with C-130H aircraft.

Experience performing depot-level inspections and scheduled maintenance.

Experience working within military, government, or defense aviation maintenance environments.

Familiarity with U.S. Navy maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation standards.

Military aircraft maintenance experience on large cargo or transport aircraft.

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