Job Description
**Description**
The Aircraft Mechanic performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance including inspection, operational test, repair, modification, routine daily, and periodic servicing, and troubleshooting on F-15 B/D, F-16 aircraft, aircraft systems, components, and equipment. Additionally, ensures flight readiness and supports and executes launch and recovery operations. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ 3-5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance with F-15, and F-16 (F-22 experience will be considered).
+ Experience maintaining other military fighters and FAA aircraft is a plus.
+ Possess a high degree of aircraft systems expertise and be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions, special tools, test equipment, and troubleshooting skills.
+ Be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems and be able to maintain and service all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine level and bleed air components.
+ Able to read and interpret blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
+ Must be customer-oriented.
+ Plane Captain / Crew Chief certified IAW / Government approved certification program for a minimum of one 1 T/M/S aircraft is highly desired.
**Physical Demands:**
This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight will not normally exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision and acceptable depth perception.
**Work Environment:**
The diversity of working conditions ranges from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.
**REQUIREMENTS** **:**
+ FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License or able to obtain within 1 year of hire
+ U.S. Citizenship and Valid U.S. Passport
+ Valid State Driver's License
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Ability to travel
+ Must obtain basic hand tools and toolbox within three (3) months of hire.
**US Secret Clearance:** Active Current a plus, able to obtain and maintain - Required
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
**Hourly** **$44.03 USD**
**\#VETS**
+ **Benefits include the following:**
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Retirement plan
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and Development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
+ Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Tags
Hourly pay,
Similar Jobs
Qualcomm
**Company:**Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.**Job Area:**Engineering Group, Engineering Group Software Engineering**General Summary:** As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives ...
Sigma
...food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table! POSITION SUMMARY: Plan, implement, and communicate marketing programs for assigned brands/product categories; measure brand strategies, including but not limited to new product development,...
CMR RECRUITING
...Are you looking for your next INCREDIBLE opportunity as a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) for our Behavioral Health Center in Denver, Colorado? Offering GREAT PAY, GROWTH in an AMAZING workplace setting. Qualifications: ~ NP or PA license...
KMRG, LLC
...handling procedures and OSHRC internal protocols. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive... ...receipt, logging, and sorting of incoming mail and packages from USPS and commercial carriers Distribute mail to designated...
TNStumpff Enterprises
...States Postal Service, with offices in 20 states, is currently seeking applicants to deliver mail PART TIME on a CDS mail route recently solicited and posted by the USPS in the Ticonderoga, NY area. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid New York driver...