- 4+ years of on-aircraft general maintenance experience. Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft maintenance and modifications.
- Demonstrated experience on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
- Experience working with various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
- Demonstrated experience with preserving aircraft structure, sealing, and shimming, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and retrofit requirements to perform modifications and aircraft servicing.
- The ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access, for which Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.
Ability to perform the following requirements:
- The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
- Use personal protective gear for the face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms as required.
- Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
- Read, write, and comprehend the English language
- Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
- Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
- Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
- On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
- Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
- Frequent walking on flat surfaces
- Frequent standing on flat or uneven surfaces
- Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
- Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
- Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bending/stooping, lying down, and operating foot controls for an extended period of time
- Occasional contact with metals
- Frequent exposure to noise
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- 4+ years in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
- 4+ years of on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
- 4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
- Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices
- Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
- Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to aircraft-related systems and basic office software.
- Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)
- This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Currently possess an FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent
- Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.
- Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding-type electric-powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.
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