Aircraft Mechanic II

Tactical Air Support; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join their dedicated Maintenance team. This role involves ensuring safe and seamless operations for a fleet of fighter aircraft, leveraging over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance, specifically with high-performance military aircraft, and possess an A&P certification. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to critical missions while developing your skills further.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably military.
• A&P Certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair on fighter aircraft.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to team members.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Assistance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Support Equipment Operator License

A&P Certification

Job description

Tactical Air Support Inc.

Aircraft Mechanic IIEglin AFB, FL

Salary rate: $38.00-$41.00 hourly DOE

Position Summary

Tactical Air is currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This position will support Tactical Air's fleet of fighter aircraft with over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance and more than 30 years of military adversary contract maintenance. The Maintenance staff are a dedicated team comprised of experienced, A&P-certified, and tactical aircraft mechanics, technicians, and logisticians who all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for the Aircraft Mechanic position will be professional, highly productive, disciplined, team-oriented, technically astute, and responsive to the needs of the company, colleagues, and customers. This position will report to the Senior Site Maintenance Manager, and will perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. This position will apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other teammates as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED with at least 3-4 years of applicable work experience.
• Current work experience in the aircraft maintenance occupational field, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience with high performance military aircraft (F-5/T-38).
• A&P Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Support Equipment Operator License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer, and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum).
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.
  
  

Desired Experience/Skills

• A&P certification.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds (with assistance, if required).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs and/or ladders.
  
  

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required.
• Occasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials.
• Specific work hours determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements.
• Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.
• Occasional travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.
  
  

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

California Only: You have a right to receive public records documenting an arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien, or outstanding judgment that are obtained without using the services of an investigative consumer reporting agency (CA Civil Code

• 1786.53). Pursuant to California law, you are entitled to waive this right.
  
  

Salary: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour