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<p><h4>Job Description</h4> <p>The C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) services, repairs, and overhauls assigned aircraft and subsystems to ensure airworthiness. Uses technical data to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and repairs or replaces faulty components.</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A valid FAA A&P Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required.</li> <li>Seven (7) years’ experience as an A&P mechanic with seven (7) years of specific C-12/King Air (200/350/1900) turbo-prop aircraft mechanic hands-on maintenance experience is required.</li> <li>US citizenship is required to obtain a US government Secret Security Clearance and for facility access.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operationally check repaired or modified systems for proper operation.</li> <li>Repair and replace aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and associated equipment.</li> <li>Read and interpret manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.</li> <li>Examine engines for oil leaks and listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions.</li> <li>Inspect turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.</li> <li>Test engine operation using troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic test equipment to identify source of malfunction.</li> <li>Replace or repair worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.</li> <li>Remove and install engine from aircraft.</li> <li>Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.</li> <li>Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.</li> <li>Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.</li> <li>May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.</li> <li>Maintain knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.</li> <li>Ability to become qualified and perform engine runs for the aircraft type assigned to support.</li> <li>Ability to read, write, and interpret technical duties is required.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization.</li> <li>May specialize in work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.</li> <li>Perform other qualified duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <h4>Minimum Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.</li> <li>A valid FAA A&P Certificate is required.</li> <li>Seven (7) years’ experience as an A&P mechanic with seven (7) years of specific C-12/King Air (200/350/1900) turbo-prop aircraft mechanic hands-on maintenance experience is required.</li> <li>Completion of formal maintenance training on the assigned C-12/King Air aircraft, qualified by the appropriate US government armed forces aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training is desired.</li> <li>Recent full-time experience in aviation maintenance on the C-12/King Air turbo-prop aircraft during the past 12 months is required.</li> <li>Six (6) months of flight line and overhaul and inspection experience is preferred.</li> <li>Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specifications for weight limit.</li> <li>Mechanic tools/toolbox required; mechanics must provide their own shadowed toolbox with each tool etched with PID.</li> <li>A valid US passport is required for deployment/travel; passport must have a minimum of 18 months remaining before expiration date and must be able to obtain required visas.</li> <li>Must be able to pass and clear CENTCOM (CRC) deployment training and Army MOD17 medical for deployment.</li> <li>May be required to travel to and between remote locations in austere and/or hostile environments in support of mission operations.</li> </ul> <h4>Medical and Security Clearance Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>All personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within ten (10) feet of the aircraft silhouette must pass a physical examination from a qualified medical professional prior to conducting these operations, and subsequently on a specified periodic basis, not to exceed five (5) years.</li> <li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Secret Security Clearance.</li> <li>Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization.</li> <li>US citizenship is required to hold a US government Secret Clearance and facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.</li> </ul> <h4>Physical and Additional Qualifications</h4> <ul> <li>Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specifications for weight limit.</li> <li>Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.</li> <li>Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.</li> <li>Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.</li> <li>May be required to carry, push, or pull up to and may exceed 50 pounds.</li> <li>May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to a height of seven feet.</li> <li>May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.</li> <li>Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through email and various software applications.</li> <li>Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.</li> <li>May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.</li> <li>Must have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20.</li> <li>Must be capable of living and working in a potentially hostile environment for an extended period.</li> <li>May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p>Employee will be part of the deployment pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules.</p> <p>Member will supervise, perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment, as required. Lastly, this position requires an individual that can apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals/instructions or similar documents through the usage of test equipment/instruments to affect repairs.</p> <p>Member will inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness. Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems, and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.</p> <p>Inspect and repair power plant malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.; diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes and correct breaks; test engine operations, use test equipment to locate source of malfunction(s). Replace/repair damaged components and remove engine/major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects; repair/replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engines in aircraft; adjust, repair, or replace instruments, ADP flight controls, electrical/electronics, fuel/oil systems and associated aircraft accessories.</p> <p>Perform aircraft services to include engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, and required maintenance checks. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.</p> <p>USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Craftsman.</p> <h4>Essential responsibilities:</h4> <ul> <li>Performs all daily launch/recovery duties in support of operational requirements.</li> <li>Applies logic and good judgment, understands basic and advanced technical order diagrams and procedures, and uses test equipment for analysis of airframes, engines, flight controls, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, and problems.</li> <li>Supports aircraft utilization and maintenance activity schedules. Maintains accurate parts inventory during all maintenance activities. Performs maintenance and repair tasks and ensures their successful completion.</li> <li>Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft equipment, engines, and sub-systems to ensure serviceability. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet gun, drills, and other tools.</li> <li>Inspects and repairs power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions, isolate causes and corrects breaks. Tests engine operations, using testing equipment to locate source(s) of malfunction. Replaces and repairs damaged components, uses hand tools, gauges, and test equipment to complete repairs.</li> <li>Removes engine and major components from aircraft equipment, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassemble and installs engine in aircraft.</li> <li>Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Performs aircraft and vehicle services, including engine wash/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.</li> <li>May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating conditions. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.</li> <li>Must be able to acquire and maintain SCR task(s) for position, as required (MQ-9 Engine Run, Flex Borescope, etc.)</li> <li>Must be able to work without supervision.</li> <li>Provides technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level Aircraft Mechanics.</li> <li>Provides training to lower-level Aircraft Mechanics.</li> <li>Performs all other duties as assigned as requested.</li> </ul> <h4>Minimum requirements:</h4> <ul> <li>Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.</li> <li>Minimum of five years of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience required.</li> <li>Minimum of two years’ experience on MQ-9 aircraft, as aircraft mechanic.</li> <li>Must have advanced knowledge of basic and complex mechanical maintenance and repair.</li> <li>Must possess advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft mechanical maintenance.</li> <li>Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have an advanced understanding of applicable systems.</li> <li>Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.</li> <li>Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.</li> <li>Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.</li> <li>Must be able to deploy to forward locations (other countries) as directed by the government.</li> <li>Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear military issued equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.</li> <li>Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.</li> <li>Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.</li> <li>Must have had an active secret US government clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.</li> <li>Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.</li> <li>Must have current/active state issued driver’s license.</li> <li>Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line government driver’s license.</li> <li>Must have valid U.S. passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank visa pages.</li> <li>Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4> <ul> <li>Associate degree in a relevant career field.</li> <li>Licensed by the FAA as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.</li> <li>Aircraft mechanic experience within the last 10 years.</li> <li>RPA deployment experience.</li> <li>Prior experience as a defense contractor.</li> <li>MQ-9 aircraft composite repair/replacement experience.</li> </ul></p><p></p>