Aircraft Mechanic I - T-34

About the role

The T-34 Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection and servicing of assigned T-34 aircraft in an aircraft maintenance and operations environment, in accordance with applicable instructions. The work takes place in hangars, shops or on the flight line, with travel of about 40% required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform shop and flight-line maintenance to ensure aircraft structural integrity, using hand tools, special tools, fixtures and adhesives
• Inspect, evaluate and repair flight surfaces, wiring, structure, fuel tanks, canopies and wheel and tire assemblies
• Operate ground support equipment and perform corrosion inspections, treating and coating aircraft and subcomponents
• Use maintenance drawings and blueprints to complete repairs, and coordinate with Site Leads or Maintenance Supervisors
• Document discrepancies, process readiness documents, verify aircraft utilization reports and assist with the Monthly Maintenance Plan
• Maintain the work-center technical publication annex library, follow housekeeping, tool control and FOD prevention programs, and comply with safety rules

Required profile

• High school completion or equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
• Valid driver's license, ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and a government flight-line driver's license
• At least two years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and to interpret data
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work in noisy hangar or flight-line environments
• Travel of 40% required, including support of detachments of unknown duration

Required skills

• Knowledge of aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, electronics equipment, structure or fuel cells
• Understanding of corrosion control techniques
• Basic knowledge of logbooks, maintenance records and technical manuals preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

What we offer

• Pay of $44.15 per hour
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance