Aircraft Mechanic III (Sheet Metal/Inspector)

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

 

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic III (Sheet Metal/Inspector)

 

Location: Whiteman AFB, MO (509th MXG)

 

Aircraft Mechanic III (23023):

 

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.   

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: SHEET METAL/LOW OBSERVABLE INSPECTOR:

Individual must be able to inspect and verify readiness for government inspection/acceptance of: organizational and intermediate (O/I) level Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM) performed on B-2 aircraft; back shop repairs that include components manufactured/fabricated from drawings as part of the repair process; corrosion management treatments; and correct preparation and application of coatings on B-2, T-38 and AGE/SE. Must confirm all work performed complies with published technical data, engineering dispositions and unit procedures. Specific aircraft maintenance experience required includes: coating surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices; removing old paint from aircraft; using liquid paint remover and scraper; preparing surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; applying acid solution or using steel wool to prepare aluminum surfaces to insure that paint adheres to surface; masking and covering portions of surfaces not to be painted; and painting insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: two years of Organizational/Intermediate B-2 LOASM.

 

Task Requirements:

• Inspect and verify readiness for Government inspections and acceptance of organizational and intermediate (O/I) level Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM)
• Back shop component repairs including manufacture and fabriacation of parts IAW drawings
• Corrosion management treatments
• Preparation and application of coatings on B-2, T-38 and AGE/SE.
• Comply with published technical data, engineering dispositions and unit procedures
• Ensure good house keeping and FOD free environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven or more years of Organizational/Intermediate B-2 LOASM experience

 

Basic Qualifications: