Lead Aircraft Mechanic III – Fighter Jet Systems

GLSS; Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GLSS in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III - Lead to supervise a team performing maintenance on F-15 aircraft and related systems. The role includes inspections, troubleshooting and guiding junior mechanics, with emphasis on airframe and powerplant knowledge.

Military experience is a plus; contingent on contract award. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of fighter jet maintenance, a fiber optic qualification, and an active DOW Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Five or more years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft is highly desirable.
• Formal training/qualification on fiber optic cable installation, cleaning, inspection, testing, and technical.
• Active DOW Secret Security Clearance.
• Oversight to perform or supervise work on Fiber Optic Cables (PN 68R767810-9AAB / 68R767811-9AAB) IAW TO 1F-15E-2-40JG-14-1.
• Objective qualification evidence meeting MIL-STD-1678-1D (Requirement 1306) and SAE ARP5602 / ARINC 805/807-4 (such as AF Form 2426/55 task sign-offs, certified platform work history, or a Contractor QMS practical dexterity evaluation).
• Requires an active DOW Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to 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 documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• 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 aircraft systems related disciplines.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Technical guidance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

GLSS in Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III - Lead to supervise a team performing maintenance on F-15 aircraft and related systems. The role includes inspections, troubleshooting and guiding junior mechanics, with emphasis on airframe and powerplant knowledge.

Military experience is a plus; contingent on contract award. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of fighter jet maintenance, a fiber optic qualification, and an active DOW Secret clearance.