Aircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0460)

M1 Support Services; Texas; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Support Services' Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation using technical data, schematics, and directives. Conducts inspections, servicing, and engine removal/installation while ensuring safety, FOD prevention, tool control, and environmental programs.

Maintains maintenance records to meet USAF and company requirements. Operates ground support equipment, supports aircraft movement, and orders parts as needed.

Qualifications

• Jet aircraft systems knowledge required.
• Ability to read and write and to comprehend technical data.
• Eighteen (18) months of general aircraft maintenance experience required.
• One (1) year experience in past three (3) years on applicable aircraft or completion of a familiarization course required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license to obtain flight line driving privileges.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation using technical data, schematics, and directives.
• Conduct inspections, servicing, and engine removal/installation.
• Operate ground support equipment and assist aircraft movement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation to meet USAF and company requirements.
• Order parts and supplies as needed.

Skills

Jet aircraft systems

Technical data comprehension

Aircraft maintenance experience

Reading/writing technical data

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized courses desired

Tools

Aircraft hand tools

Special tools

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200Westlake, TX 76262m1services.com Aircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0460)

Location Sheppard AFB, TX

Job Posting 114491

Start Date TBD

Contract 6056 ACES Sheppard Aircraft Maintenance

Salary Range $46.35/hr

Posting Date 10/05/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work Yes FT/PT Full-time

Relocation No

Travel Possible

Job Summary

M1 Support Services' Aircraft Mechanic performs aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation using technical data, schematics, and applicable directives. Conducts inspections, servicing, andengine removal/installation while ensuring compliance with safety, FOD prevention, tool control, and environmentalprograms. Operates ground support equipment, supports aircraft movement, and maintains accurate maintenancedocumentation to meet USAF and company requirements.

• Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publication in operating, testing removing,troubleshooting and replacing aircraft system components to include remove and install engines as required.
• Complies with the requirements of the FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental and safetyprograms.
• 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 and special tools isrequired.
• A working knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements and the operation of portable fire-fighting equipment are required.
• Completion of high school or the equivalent is required.
• Completion of specialized courses is desired.
• 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) year experience in the pastthree (3) calendar years' on applicable aircraft or completion of a specific aircraft 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 the smallest cellopening, must be able to become qualified for and use a respirator.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Company Information

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

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foret 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.