Aircraft Mechanic III

Kinsley Power Systems; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to lead maintenance operations at a prominent military base. This role demands expertise in aircraft maintenance, where you'll supervise a team, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance. You'll tackle complex repairs and modifications, applying your technical knowledge to troubleshoot and restore aircraft systems. With a focus on quality and efficiency, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital projects. If you have military experience and a passion for aviation, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience maintaining HH60G or HC130J aircraft.
• Active Secret Clearance required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Repair and modify aircraft structures and components.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Technical Guidance

Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program

A&P License

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Dial Indicators

Micrometers

Cable Tensiometers

Sheet Metal Brakes

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).

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to support on-going projects at Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

(This position is contingent on award of contract). Military experience is highly desired.

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.

Responsibilities:

• A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme 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 technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of components.

Experience:

• A thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal, structural modification, repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural, mechanical engineers and customers alike.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Five or more years' experience maintaining HH60G or HC130J aircraft.
• Red X Signoff Qualified.
• Graduate of Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program or A&P License highly desirable.

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.

Company: GLSS