Aircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0274)

M1 Support Services; Texas; On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Support Services' Aircraft Mechanic position at Sheppard AFB, TX involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation using technical data and schematics to meet USAF and company requirements.

Responsibilities include inspections, servicing, engine work, and accurate maintenance documentation, while adhering to safety, FOD prevention, tool control, and environmental programs. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized courses desirable.
• Ability to read and write and comprehend technical data.
• 18 months of general aircraft maintenance experience required; 1 year in past 3 years on applicable aircraft or completion of aircraft familiarization course.
• Valid driver's license required to obtain flight line driving privileges.

Responsibilities

• Use schematics, drawings, charts and technical publications to remove/install engines and components.
• Follow FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental and safety programs.
• Perform aircraft conditional inspections.
• Perform all required aircraft servicing tasks.
• Operate ground support equipment and document/report discrepancies.
• Perform ground movement of aircraft.
• Maintain maintenance records per USAF and Company directives.
• Order parts and supplies as needed.
• Follow technical data, manuals, regulations and directives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist in towing and movement of aircraft during maintenance.

Skills

Jet aircraft systems knowledge

Reading and writing

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized courses (desirable)

Tools

Aircraft hand tools

Special tools

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP11500 Solana Blvd. Suite 5200Westlake, TX 76262m1services.comAircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0274)

Location Sheppard AFB, TX

Job Posting No 114441

Start Date 09/28/2026

Contract Sheppard AircraftMaintenance

Salary Range $44.14 Hour

Posting Date 09/14/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work 3rd FT/PT Full-time

Relocation No

Travel Possible

Job Summary

M1 Support Services' Aircraft Mechanic performs aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and componentremoval/installation using technical data, schematics, and applicable directives. Conducts inspections, servicing,and engine removal/installation while ensuring compliance with safety, FOD prevention, tool control, andenvironmental programs. Operates ground support equipment, supports aircraft movement, and maintainsaccurate maintenance documentation to meet USAF and company requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publication in operating, testing removing,troubleshooting and replacing aircraft system components to include remove and install engines asrequired.
• Complies with the requirements of the FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental andsafety programs.
• Performs aircraft conditional inspections.
• Performs all required aircraft servicing tasks.
• Operates ground support equipment and documents/reports discrepancies prior to use.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
• Completes all necessary manual and automated records required by USAF and Company directives.
• Orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Follows technical data, manuals, regulations, and other maintenance directives as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in towing and movement of aircraft in performing maintenance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A working knowledge of jet aircraft systems and of the use of common aircraft hand tools andspecial tools is required. A working knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements andthe operation of portable fire- fighting equipment are required.
• Completion of high school or the equivalent is required. Completion of specialized courses isdesired.
• The ability to read and write and to comprehend technical data is required.
• Eighteen (18) months of general aircraft maintenance experience is required. One (1) yearexperience in the past three (3) calendar years' on applicable aircraft or completion of a specificaircraft familiarization course is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary to obtain flight line driving privileges

Working Conditions

• Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line and requires extensive climbing,standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.
• Normal color vision is required.
• A physical is required for personnel working in fuel cell maintenance. Must be able to enter thesmallest cell opening, must be to become qualified for and use a respirator.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenanceservices to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foret e employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision,Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts forqualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.