Aircraft Mechanic - 2nd Shift

About the role

The 2nd Shift Aircraft Mechanic II maintains and repairs aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, and maintains and repairs aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical parts. The position is paid at an hourly rate of $47.67.

Key responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation, solving moderate to complex problems using technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Perform daily, flight-line and hangar maintenance on all assigned aircraft.
• Carry out inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• Furnish own hand tools; special tools and test equipment are provided by Customs.
• Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks, and make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Prioritize workload schedules and travel periodically to support customers' missions.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Valid FAA Mechanic License with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Valid State driver's license, willingness to undergo random drug tests, and CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance (US citizenship required).
• Competent in repair and maintenance of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including airframes, structural, hydraulic, fuel, electrical systems and engines, and in reading schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Able to handle hazardous waste according to base, federal and company procedures, meet deadlines, and communicate in English.
• Physical ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for long periods, pull, push and lift up to 50 lbs, and possibly wear a respirator or ear protection.