C-17 Aircraft Mechanic - 216302

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment.3 years' experience having the ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical specifications. 3 years' experience in detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via a regular check of equipment and work area. 3 years' experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESAssemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.  Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.  Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.Oversees trainingWorks under general directionMust be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):Prefer knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support, including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.Minimum 3 years C-17 platform experience preferred. Ability to read, interprets and understand C-17 blueprints and USAF Technical Orders.Prefer multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems. Ability to work safely within complicated schedules and establish criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSUsing fall protection, confined space training REQUIRED EDUCATIONEducation/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate 2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.). WORK HOURSFULL TIME/FIRST & SECOND SHIFT; This is for a 2-shift operation (1st and 2nd shift). Personnel will be assigned to a shift based on type of experience and need. ADDITIONALApplicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.  Company DescriptionChipton Ross, a leader in staffing Technical Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Industrial, Professional, and Administrative career opportunities throughout the United States. (Now offering a Logistics Recruiting Division.)Visit our web site @ http://www.chiptonross.com/ to get details on over 2500 job openings in 28 states.

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