Aircraft Mechanic II (Ground Support Equipment)

Job Summary

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Ground Support Equipment) maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural compenets of moderate difficulty.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining all GSE work orders through Production Control.

• Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintaining vehicle records
• Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations
• Perform other duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be able to Read, Write and Communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications.
• 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, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• Completion of high school or equivalent and U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.
• (2) two years experience as an Aircraft Mechanic (GSE), within the (5) five most recent years is required.
• MDS experience may be waived if you are undergoing, or have completed, the Contractor’s Government approved On-the-Job Training (OJT) program.
• Must provide your own tools.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Will be required to handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.