Aircraft Mechanic II - Ordnance

Global Logistics Support Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II - Ordnance to join our team at NAS JRB, Fort Worth, TX. The role involves ordnance handling, aircraft maintenance, and documentation to support mission readiness.

Qualified candidates may have Navy AO program experience and an active Secret clearance. Military experience is a plus for this position with the opportunity to work on fighter jet systems and related ordnance components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Navy Aircraft Ordnance (AO) Program highly desirable.
• Active, DOW current Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordnance handling and general maintenance actions of moderate difficulty to meet missions.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair methods.
• Replace or repair components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls and pumps; inspect and service engines and airframe components.
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft and document work in maintenance records.

Skills

Ordnance handling

Aircraft maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 II - Ordnance to join our team at NAS JRB, Fort Worth , TX.

Military experience is a plus.

Job Description:

• This aircraft mechanic is responsible for performing and documenting ordnance handling and general maintenance actions 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, controls, anti-mechanic repairs, and replacements.
• The Aircraft Mechanic I rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• This worker reads and 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 using 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 and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• This mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces 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.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
• 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, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair.

Requirements:

• May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Navy Aircraft Ordnance (AO) Program highly desirable.
• Two or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Three or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft ordnance/systems is highly desirable.
• Three or more years of experience as a Navy Aircraft Ordnance (AO) Skill Set is highly desirable.
• Requires active, DOW current Secret Clearance.
• Must have a combination of experience to repair safely handle aircraft ordnance and perform aircraft maintenance functions of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.

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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