Aircraft Mechanic - Senior (contingent 0030)

MSSI, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Aviation Mechanic Lead to oversee aircraft maintenance and inspections. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Your expertise in troubleshooting complex aircraft systems and unique tools will be crucial in maintaining operational excellence. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of aviation operations, and enjoy the satisfaction of working on cutting-edge aircraft technology. If you have a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience as an Aviation Mechanic Lead required.
• Must possess a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Provide technical guidance on maintenance operations.
• Perform troubleshooting and analyze electrical systems.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Technical Guidance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Dial Indicators

Micrometers

Cable Densitometers

Sheet Metal Brakes

Sheers

Job description

This position is contingent upon contract award. A secret security clearance is also required.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance.
2. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported.
3. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs.
4. 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:
1. flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
2. Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.
5. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
6. Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable densitometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
7. 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.
8. Required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
9. Plan and conduct aircraft components technical inspections.
10. Understands the fundamentals and inspection techniques of general aviation maintenance.
11. Performs troubleshooting and analyze electrical/electronic systems.
12. Provide technical guidance to repairers performing aircraft components and subsystem maintenance on maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
13. Adhere to the company’s AS9100 policies, procedures and guidelines.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

1. High School Diploma
2. 6 years of experience working as an Aviation Mechanic Lead.
3. Must have detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable densitometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
4. A secret security clearance is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities