Aircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0460)

M1 Support Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Support Services, LP in Texas provides a range of DoD support services and is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation on USAF assets. You will use technical data, schematics, and directives while conducting inspections, servicing, and engine work; ensure compliance with safety, FOD prevention, tool control, and environmental programs.

Responsibilities include working with jet systems, reading technical data, and handling ground

Qualifications

• Knowledge of jet aircraft systems and use of common aircraft hand tools is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data is required.
• Completion of high school or equivalent is required; specialized courses desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and component removal/installation using technical data and schematics.
• Conduct inspections, servicing, and engine removal/installation while following safety, FOD, tool control, and environmental programs.
• Operate ground support equipment and document discrepancies prior to use.
• Maintain maintenance records in accordance with USAF and company directives.
• Order parts and supplies as needed and follow applicable maintenance directives.

Skills

Jet aircraft systems knowledge

Aircraft hand tools

Reading technical data

Ground support equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Special tools

General aircraft tools

Engine removal/installation tools

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP
1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200
Westlake, TX 76262
m1services.com
Aircraft Mechanic (SAM-UPT-0460)

Location

Sheppard AFB, TX Job Posting 114491

Start Date

TBD

Contract

6056 ACES SheppardAircraft 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, and engine removal/installation while ensuring compliance with safety, FOD prevention, tool control, and environmental programs. Operates ground support equipment, supports aircraft movement, and maintains accurate maintenance documentation to meet USAF and company requirements.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 safety 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 and special tools is required. 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 past three (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 cell opening, 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, LP
1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200

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

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

Benefits

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 for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.