Aircraft Structures Mechanic II – Lead Tech for Fighter Jets

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II - Structures to join our team at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining aircraft structures and components to support mission requirements.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of fighter jet experience, with F-15 structures experience highly desirable and an active DOW Secret Clearance. This position may require leading teams on complex tasks and complying with maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Three or more years of experience maintaining F-15 Aircraft Structures is highly desirable.
• Requires an active DOW Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical publications.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, basic electrical theory knowledge.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and shears.
• Incumbent may lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks with guidance.
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other related disciplines.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II - Structures to join our team at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining aircraft structures and components to support mission requirements.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of fighter jet experience, with F-15 structures experience highly desirable and an active DOW Secret Clearance. This position may require leading teams on complex tasks and complying with maintenance documentation.