Aircraft Mechanic I - C-130 Structures

Calista Corporation; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Y-Tech Services Inc in Florida is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I (C-130 Structures) to inspect, troubleshoot, rig, repair and modify aircraft structures and systems, following manuals and technical publications. You will read blueprints, perform detailed inspections, and manage tolerances using precision tools.

The role includes preflight through post-flight checks, log entries in IMDS, and on-site maintenance duties at the Lockheed Martin facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural maintenance experience.
• This mechanic must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural and mechanical systems and must be able to apply knowledge to solve moderate to complex problems or malfunctions.
• Interpeting technical orders, blueprints, or other written guidance to accomplish repairs, replacement or modification of structural components.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components; includes C-130J/H systems.
• Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and support equipment.
• Proficient with USAF Technical Orders, DTADS, AFTO 781 entries, and IMDS data entry.
• Experience making entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Prior experience with launch/recovery, preflight, thru-flight, post-flight and corrosion inspections.
• Experience with Lox, Hydraulic, Engine Oil services and HANAZMAT/HAZWASTE handling.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, rig, repair and modify aircraft structures and systems.
• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures and components using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and technical data to determine repair methods.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight inspections and related servicing.
• Maintain logs and data entries in IMDS and AFTO records.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Structural repair

Troubleshooting

Technical reading

IMDS entry

Tools

Riveting tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Sheet metal tools

DTADS/IFTS

Job description

Y-Tech Services Inc Regular Aircraft Mechanic I - C-130 Structures

Description: The Aircraft Mechanic I inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheetmetal brake, rivet gun, and drills. Inspects components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. Removes and installs close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components. Manufactures with the use of jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts. Uses advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation; applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Duties may include requirements to adjust, repair, or replace electrical system wiring and aircraft accessories; perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight maintenance inspections, perform as Refuel/Defuel, Jack and Tow Team member/supervisor. Individual may also be required to perform other miscellaneous aircraft servicing to include, but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire and perform aircraft lubes.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural maintenance experience.
• This mechanic must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural and mechanical systems and must be able to apply knowledge to solve moderate to complex problems or malfunctions.
• The candidate must be able to interpret technical orders, blueprints, or other written guidance to accomplish repairs, replacement or modification of structural components.
• Individuals must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components; requires a broad working knowledge of C-130J/H aircraft systems including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems.
• Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and powered/non-powered support equipment.
• Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Experience with making entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects Experience with aircraft launch/recovery, performing preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections.
• Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts, and must be familiar with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.

Desired Skills

• Six (6) years of experience on at least one AFSOC C-130 MDS.
• Heavy structures modification experience on C-130J
• Prior C-130 Isochronal/Letter Check experience
• Three (3) years of C-130J flight line aircraft experience

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Ability to Work Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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