Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal)

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 an Aircraft Mechanic II Electrician to support on-going operations at Columbus AFB, MS.  

Description:

Applies a combination of experience to perform the modification of the T-6A aircraft to install the Automated Backup Oxygen System. 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 and 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 manufacturers’ 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 the supervisor or higher level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and 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. 
• Must have two (2) years of aircraft maintenance experience and should have experience guiding, instructing, and mentoring less experienced technicians. 
• Must be knowledgeable of corrosion preventative treatments and coating chemicals. 
• Must have two (2) years' experience preparing aircraft metal surfaces for application of corrosion preventative treatments and be skilled in the application of USAF/DOD authorized treatments coatings that inhibit prevent corrosion. 
• Experience with aircraft environmental systems and oxygen services highly desired. 
• Must provide own hand tools or sheet metal tool kit? 
• Must be willing able to travel TDY to designated locations to perform work.

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.

COMPANY: GLSS