Aircraft Mechanic II (Structures)

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR. 

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S³).

Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, has an immediate opening for an Aircraft Mechanic II - Structures to join our team at Mountain Home, AFB in Idaho. 

Military experience is a plus. This position is Contingent on award of contract. 

Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic applies experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. 

Responsibilities: 

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. 
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. 
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. 
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation. 
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals. 
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. 
• Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory. 
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. 
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. 
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. 
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. 
• May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Three or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet  aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Three or more years of experience maintaining F-15 Aircraft Structures is highly desireable.
• Requires an active DOW Secret Security Clearance. 

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: GLSS