Aircraft Mechanic T38 Flightline 26-090

M1 Support Services; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas, is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic for the T-38 Flightline in Columbus, MS. You will perform maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft, coordinate with senior staff, and conduct inspections to ensure airworthiness and safety.

You will read schematics and technical publications, service aircraft as required for flight, and manage ground movement, teardowns, and reinstallation of components.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of jet aircraft systems and the use of common hand tools and special tools.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements and ability to operate portable fire-fighting equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• 12 months experience as an aircraft mechanic or equivalent in aircraft maintenance position.
• Completion of a military or civilian aviation maintenance school and possession of a diploma or certificate of completion is required.
• In lieu of formal training, a minimum of 18 months of experience in aviation maintenance as an aircraft worker or servicer with 6 months of BPO experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with senior section personnel.
• Accomplishes inspections including preflight, thru flight and BPO.
• Services aircraft as required for flight.
• Launches and recovers aircraft as required.
• Uses diagrams, drawings, charts, and publications in maintenance tasks.
• Removes and inspects components such as flight controls, gear, engines.
• Rigs flight controls, canopies, throttles, and landing gear.
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operates ground support equipment and uses tools.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and CAMS.

Skills

Jet aircraft systems

Safety procedures

English proficiency

Reading technical data

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Aviation maintenance school diploma/certificate

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP

1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200

Westlake, TX 76262

m1services.com

Aircraft Mechanic T-38 Flightline (26-090)

Location Columbus, MS

Job Posting No 114418

Start Date TBD

Contract AETC Acft. Mx. Support Svc.

Salary Range $43.76/hour

Posting Date 09/08/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work Possible FT/PT Full-time

Relocation Possible

Travel Possible

Job Summary:

M1 is looking for an Aircraft Mech T-38 Flightline

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with senior section personnel.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru flight and BPO.
• Services aircraft as required for flight.
• Launches and recovers aircraft as required.
• Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications in operating, testing, removing, repairing, and replacing aircraft systems and components within qualifications.
• Removes, inspects, and reinstalls aircraft components including, but not limited to, flight control surfaces, throttle components, landing gear components, gear box assemblies, brake assemblies, and aircraft engines.
• Rigs flight controls, canopies, throttles, and landing gear.
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational checks of all aircraft systems as necessary.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Performs aircraft conditional inspections as required.
• Operates ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to the assigned aircraft.
• Performs all required aircraft servicing tasks.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and is proficient in CAMS documentation.
• May be required to acquire and maintain engine run certification.
• May be required to be Red X certified.
• May be required to be qualified on different MDS aircraft.
• Must promote Company values, policies, and standard s of conduct.
• Must be customer oriented and ensure professional coordination with Operations and other base agencies.
• Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed.
• Shall perform other duties assigned to include TDY and travel.
• Receives cross-utilization training and is qualified to perform those maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A working knowledge of jet aircraft systems and the use of common hand tools and special tools are required.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements and know how to operate portable fire-fighting equipment.
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• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• The ability to read and comprehend technical data is required.
• Must have 12 months experience as an aircraft mechanic or equivalent in aircraft maintenance position.
• Completion of a military or civilian aviation maintenance school and possession of a diploma or certificate of completion are required.
• In lieu of formal training, a minimum of 18 months of experience in aviation maintenance as an aircraft worker or servicer with 6 months of BPO experience or certification. Completion of Air Force 3 Level CDC Aircraft Mechanic Course or equivalent is desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver's license and may be required to obtain and maintain a class CDL.

Working Conditions:

• Physical exertion requirement is medium.

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.

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.