Aircraft Mechanic/Structural - RNO

MedStar Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tactical aviation is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic in Reno, NV. This temporary position involves comprehensive maintenance tasks for fighter aircraft, requiring A&P certification and military experience preferred. Join a dedicated team to ensure seamless ground operations.

Benefits

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Pre-employment drug testing

Ongoing physical certifications

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in aircraft maintenance or related field.
• Experience with high performance military aircraft preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on assigned aircraft.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to team members.
• Apply advanced knowledge to solve complex maintenance problems.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

A&P Certification

Tools

Support Equipment Operator License

Job description

Tactical Air Support Inc.

Aircraft Mechanic
Reno, Nevada

Salary $30.00 - $50.00/hourly DOE

Position Summary

Tactical Air is currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This position is temporary and will support Tactical Air's fleet of fighter aircraft with over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance and more than 30 years of military adversary contract maintenance. The Maintenance staff are a dedicated team comprised of experienced, A&P-certified, and tactical aircraft mechanics, technicians, and logisticians who all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for the Aircraft Mechanic position will have a background in aviation maintenance, be professional, highly productive, disciplined, team-oriented, technically astute, and responsive to the needs of the company, colleagues, and customers. This position will report to the Director of Maintenance and will perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. This position will apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other teammates as needed. Cross training and other duties may be assigned at leadership discretion.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED with at least 1 year of applicable work experience.


• Current work experience in aircraft maintenance occupational field, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.


• Experience with high performance military aircraft (F-5/T-38).


• A&P Certification, or ability to obtain certification.


• Support Equipment Operator License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer, and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum).


• Valid state driver's license.


• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Egress schooling or experience


• A&P certification.


• Prior military


• T-38 or F-5 experience.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds (with assistance, if required).


• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reaching with hands and arms.


• Regularly ascend/descend stairs and/or ladders.

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.


• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required.


• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications required.


• Occasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.


• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials.


• Specific work hours determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements.


• Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.


• Occasional travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans Employer

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

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