Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Disassemble, clean, test, inspect, repair reassemble aircraft hydraulic assemblies and associated components in accordance with Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMIs), Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRCs), Technical D

Aircraft Hydraulics Technician

Vertex Aerospace • 
Kingsville, Texas, USA
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Disassemble, clean, test, inspect, repair reassemble aircraft hydraulic assemblies and associated components in accordance with Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMIs), Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRCs), Technical Directives (TDs), Navy instructions, manufacturer's manuals, company instructions and other approved data.
  • Operate hydraulic component test stands.
  • Coordinate with supervision and Quality Assurance to resolve questions concerning serviceability and/or repair procedures.
  • Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as required.
  • Document work accomplished on Maintenance Action Forms (MAF) or NALCOMIS.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around assigned work area.
  • Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations including participation in FOD walk down when directed.
  • Responsible for adhering to the company tool control program.
  • Comply with established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable, to the contract, facilities and job assignment.
  • May be required to perform simple computer input and extraction functions.
  • Perform corrosion control cleaning, prevention, and treatment as required.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on assigned shop and support equipment.
  • Comply with established hazardous waste program and Local, State, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
  • May be required to perform off-site services on assigned detachments.
  • Assist when directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of Government owned and company owned equipment and property.
  • May be required to perform duties of Accumulation Point Coordinator when authorized and designated.
  • May be required to assist other mechanics or workers in the performance of their duties during periods of personal or sick leave, vacation, breaks, reserve duty or during increased workload periods.
  • Will be required to wear a respirator while performing assigned duties.
  • Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed.

Physical Demands:
This classification activity is usually accomplished in an aircraft maintenance and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities. Typical physical demands or activities include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, kneeling, reaching and walking. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to changes in temperature and weather. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fluids, fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Job Requirements:
  • Minimum of HS diploma or equivalent; Satisfactory completion of a military training course in aeronautical hydraulic systems or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in the last ten (10) years of aircraft hydraulic experience.
  • Previous experience in an intermediate level hydraulic work center or equivalent, with operational knowledge of various hydraulic component test stands.
  • A thorough working knowledge of assigned aircraft hydraulic component inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification and maintenance procedures.
  • Knowledge of OPNAVINST 4790.2D Series and other applicable Navy instructions, Maintenance Instruction Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, manufacturer's manuals and company instructions.
  • Maintain knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheet and applicable safety precautions.
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to pass the Government licensing requirements.
  • Must be able to read, speak, write legibly and understand the English language.

As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.

Salary Range: $43.37-
Relocation: no
Travel: 10%
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