Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic

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Summary:  

Supports the New York Air National Guard LC-130, C-17, B-757, A-319, L-100, C-130, Basler, Twin Otter, and other aircraft contracted by the United States Antarctica Program. Maintains equipment in serviceable conditions and preforms servicing inspections and repair of non-operational equipment. Troubleshoots diagnoses, and repairs problems with ground equipment in accordance with Air Force Technical Orders and Instructions. Provides Airfield manager status of Runway and Skiway’s for aircraft movement. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Possesses considerable knowledge of machinery in order to diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain and repair Aerospace Ground Equipment either in the field or in a shop environment, with little supervision.  Performs service, maintenance, repair and overhaul in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 

•  Interfaces with New York Air National Guard (NYANG) and US Air Force (USAF) personnel on a daily basis.  

• Provides flight line services as required. 

• Performs work as specified on work orders or initiates work orders when required. 

• Ensures work performed is in accordance with established procedures and/or manufacturer's specifications. 

• Routinely overhauls, repairs or maintains gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. 

• Uses diagnostic equipment and procedures to diagnose and correct equipment faults. 

• Inspects lift equipment and determines safe operability prior to issue. 

• Operates shop equipment including load banks, welders, compressors, presses and nitrogen charging units. 

• Performs generator set inspections and maintenance as required. 

• Provides serviceable equipment to NYANG or USAF as requested. 

• Services aircraft latrines, empties urinals. 

• Documents work performed, status of equipment, maintains records and generates reports as required.  

• Recommends parts resupply to the AGE Mechanic Lead. 

• Sets example of professional work ethic and behavior.  Provides direction and communications, ver