Aircraft Mechanic III (Powerplant)

As an aircraft powerplant mechanic III, candidate will be responsible to perform a variety of maintenance and servicing actions to aircraft that may include various complex components such as engines, propeller systems, and controlling systems. Primary control systems can include cable, hydraulic and pneumatic operated systems. Candidate will support live testing of engines and propellers, flight line servicing, towing, and delivery of aircraft.

Duties:

• Perform complex removals, dis-assembly, assembly, installation, repair, and testing of various F/A-18 engines, and associated components.
• Perform detailed engine and other aircraft maintenance actions, including preservation and storage.
• Read and interpret service guidance such as job guides or engineering drawings to provide technical input for the developmental process of work instructions and processes as required.
• Independently work from service guidance or engineering drawings with limited to no supervision.
• Assist modification team leads as required and provide technical direction, training, and guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Work as a Team Leader supporting workflow and task assignments when required by supervision.
• Use a large array of complex hand, pneumatic, and power tools safely and efficiently as well as overhead hoists, forklifts, and common ground support equipment, i.e., GPU, Tow Tractors, etc.
• Perform in process inspections of assemblies and completed installations.
• Perform Foreign Object & Debris inspections or "Clean as you go" after task completion.
• Other Duties may be required as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency
• Associates Degree or Graduate of a technical school is preferred
• Prior formal training, military or commercial, with ability to provide documented evidence preferred
• Previously qualified as Navy Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) preferred
• Previously qualified as F/A-18 E/F/G Taxi/Turn Operator
• A&P license is preferred
• Foreign Object & Debris (FOD) mitigation experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in demonstrating installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance/repair of engine and turboprop components on aircraft
• Corrosion control and preventative maintenance of
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Proficiency in the use of calibrated tooling, measuring tools, and test equipment
• Pre-flight, thru-flight, and post flight maintenance inspection experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for long periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to communicate by verbally and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to work in varying temperatures and weather.
• Must be able to pass a complete medical physical.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and continued substance abuse screening.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.