Aircraft Mechanic I

Global Logistics Support Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Logistics Support Services (GLSS) has an immediate opening for an Aircraft Mechanic I to support operations at NAS Norfolk, VA. The role involves repairing engines, sheet metal, hydraulics, electrical systems, and general mechanical maintenance to meet mission requirements.

Military experience is a plus, and a DOW Secret clearance is required. The successful candidate will work under supervision, adhering to safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires an active DOW Secret Clearance.
• Graduate of Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program or A&P License highly desired.
• MH-60S Maintenance Experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surfaces, plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine repair methods.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, pumps, and engine gearboxes.
• Work with hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Remove engine from aircraft, inspect parts, repair/replace, reassemble, and install engine.
• Adjust or repair electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories as needed.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Service engines and airframe components at line stations, short of overhaul.
• Maintain and document work in maintenance records to ensure compliance and safety.
• Specialize in structural, precision, and functional spare parts, and engine repair.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active DOW Secret Clearance

A&P license or Military maintenance program

MH-60S maintenance experience

Job description

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S3).

Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S3, Inc. company, has an immediate opening for an Aircraft Mechanic I to support operations at NAS Norfolk, VA.

Military experience is a plus.

Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic I, applies a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

Responsibilities

• This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• This worker reads, interprets manufacturers', airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• 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.
• By working with hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts, reassembles, and installs engine in aircraft.
• Job duties require that this mechanic to adjusts, make repairs, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs 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.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work is complete satisfactory standards.
• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul.
• Required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, functional spare parts, assemblies, and specialize in engine repair.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires an active DOW Secret Clearance.
• Graduate of Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program or A&P License highly desired.
• MH-60S Maintenance Experience highly desired.

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.

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COMPANY: GLSS