Aircraft Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection
$95,555–$95,555 year
On-siteGreat Lakes, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and repair aircraft structures, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, and fuel systems by interpreting technical documentation and troubleshooting malfunctions. Perform daily inspection, corrosion control, fault isolation, and structural modifications on assigned aircraft, utilizing necessary hand tools while making log entries and prioritizing workload schedules. Occasionally lead teams on complex tasks and travel in support of the customer's mission. Requires a current airframe and power plant mechanic certificate, CBP background investigation suitability clearance, and US citizenship. Full-time employment with hourly compensation.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance
- US Citizenship required to obtain clearance
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must hold a current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate
- Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines
- Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair
- Must possess a working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks
- 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
- Requires working knowledge of technical publications
- Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials
- Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications
- Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- The ability to read and write and comprehend/interpret data
- Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties
- Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit
- Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time
- Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to prioritize workload schedules on assigned projects
- Must be able to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow
Desired Qualifications
- Employed as a full-time aircraft mechanic within the past twelve (12) months
- Have 3-5 years of experience working full-time as an aircraft mechanic
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