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Aircraft Mechanic III

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.
New Orleans, LA Other
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026

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).

GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to support on-going projects at JRB NAS New Orleans, LA. 

Military experience is a plus.

Job Description: 

The Aircraft Mechanic III 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 airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. 

Responsibilities:

  • 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. 

  • Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. 

  • Applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. 

  • 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 modification, repair and the ability to determine functionality of 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. 

  • 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.

Required Skills:

  • 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. 

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years specialized C-130 aircraft maintenance experience and/or five years of E-2 or P-3 fixed wing propeller aircraft maintenance experience. 

  • C-130 Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) and APU/Engine Low/Full Power certifications are highly desirable.

     

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma. Or Equivalent. 

  • Graduate of Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program or A&P License highly desirable. 

  • Requires a current, 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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