Aircraft Mechanic III

Global Logistics Support Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Logistics Support Services (GLSS) in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III to join NAS JRB Fort Worth team. The role leads a maintenance team, performs inspections, and handles complex airframe tasks on fighter aircraft.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of fighter jet maintenance experience, with desirable F-18E/F background and an active DoD Secret Clearance. Military experience is a plus and aircraft logs must be accurately maintained.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of fighter jet aircraft maintenance experience.
• F-18E/F experience highly desirable.
• Active, current DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled tasks.
• Supervise mechanics and provide guidance on airframe maintenance.
• Perform and inspect duties of Mechanic I/II/III.
• Repair and modify aircraft structures and components.
• Maintain and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulics, etc.
• Interpret blueprints and manuals to troubleshoot equipment.
• Possess knowledge of sheet metal, electrical theory, and specialized tools.
• Enter aircraft logs and records as required.
• Prioritize workload to meet schedules.
• Specialize in sheet-metal, electric, avionics or related disciplines.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Team supervision

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Aircraft tools & instruments

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 III to join our team at NAS JRB, Fort Worth, TX.

Military experience is a plus.

Job Description:

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Applies technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs.

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Five or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft is highly desirable.
• Requires active, current DOW Secret Clearance.

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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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