What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Mechanic III - Lead position at Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.?
Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Lexington, KY. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.
Job Description
ACET is seeking Aircraft Mechanic III – Lead at our Fairchild AFB WA location.
Responsibilities:
Aircraft Mechanic III – Lead – Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the aircraft being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanics Is, IIs, and IIIs.
A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plants systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
- This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.
- Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair and the ability to determine functionality on non-complex electrical systems.
- A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
- Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
- This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 10 years of aviation structure maintenance experience.
- Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes.
- Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards.
- Familiarity with aircraft structures and airframes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
- 5 years Prior experience on an Air Force Wide-body platform (preferably KC135)
- Travel may be required.
Preferred:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification.
- Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment.
- Aircraft Avionics / Electrician Certifications.
- Past Quality Assurance or QAR Experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed.
- Must be able to climb on ladders if needed.
- Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs.
- Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions.
- Position may require working in a confined workspace.
- Position may require use / exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents.
- Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment.
- FIT for Duty Physical is required.
- May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.
**All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply**
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $39 - $41