Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell)

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell) to support high-security USAF operational plans and safe transport for senior leaders and dignitaries. The role focuses on fuel systems maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on aircraft fuel systems.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, documentation in maintenance systems, and ensuring safety and compliance. Day to night shifts and TDY may be required; FAA 8610-2 certification and security clearance are

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify fuel systems.
• Drain fuel from tanks and cells.
• Perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
• Remove, reassemble, and install components.
• Clean and inspect fuel cells.
• Monitor sealants and necessary seals for mission support.
• Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
• Monitor shop stock and CTKs.
• Conduct on- and off-equipment maintenance as required.
• Use maintenance instructions and data for inspections and repairs.
• Provide specialized knowledge for difficult or major repairs as needed.
• Document discrepancies in forms and inputs in MIS.

Skills

Fuel systems knowledge

Reading data interpretation

Communication skills

Flightline driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell) is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify fuel systems.
• Drain fuel from tanks and cells.
• Perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
• Removes, reassembles, and installs components.
• Cleans and inspect fuel cells.
• Monitors the need for sealants and necessary seals for mission support.
• Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
• Monitor bench stock, shop stock and Composite Tool Kits (CTK's).
• Perform on and off equipment maintenance, as required.
• Uses maintenance instructions and technical data for inspections and maintenance in the repair of aircraft.
• Provides the specialized knowledge to accomplish difficult repairs and perform major repairs, as needed.
• Document discrepancies in the applicable form(s) and inputs data in Maintenance Information Systems.
• Orders materials and supplies, as required.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, third shift, and/or weekend shift, as required.
• May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training.
• Shall perform other duties within classification.
• Must be able to travel to include TDY.
• Must maintain training requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures and completion of fuel systems specialized courses are required.
• A working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
• Must be able to obtain and flightline driver’s license.
• The ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• A signed FAA 8610-2 form is required and must obtain your Airframe Certificate within one year from the date of hire.
• Must possess effective communication abilities both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License (Real ID) and must be able to obtain &maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with fuels, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, and solutions is preferred.
• A FAA Airframe Certificate/ License is preferred.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $53.42

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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