Aircraft Mechanic I

Kinsley Power Systems; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics support provider is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to join their team in Ft. Johnson, LA. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft structures and components, while ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in aircraft engine repair and maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting and structural repairs.
• Ability to work 2nd shift from Wednesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace worn or damaged aircraft components.
• Disassemble and inspect engine parts for defects.
• Perform maintenance inspections and document work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems

Structural Repair

Electrical Maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Global Logistics Support Services (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, has an immediate opening for an Aircraft Mechanic I to support ongoing projects at Ft. Johnson, LA.

Military experience is a plus.

Position Description:

Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Responsibilities:

• Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Removing the engine from the aircraft, using a hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembling and installing the engine in the aircraft.
• Requires that this mechanic adjust, repair, or replace the electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records a description of the work performed, and verifies that the work was performed satisfactorily.
• Services engines and airframe components at the line station, making repairs, short of overhaul, to keep aircraft in a safe operating condition.
• Specializes in work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and engine repair.

Qualifications:

• Must have two or more years of experience in repairing engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.
• Must have two or more years of experience in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Be able to work 2nd shift Wednesday - Saturday, 1:30 pm - 12 am.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: GLSS