C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) - Jackson, MS.

The C-12 /King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P). Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on C-12/King Air 200/350/1900 aircraft. 

Union CBA Contract - Level of Aircraft Mechanic title and pay based on years of C-12/King Air specific hands-on A&P mechanic experience. (Details in Minimum Requirements, below).

• A valid FAA A&P Certificate is Required.

• Union CBA provides 3 levels of A&P experience based on years of experience on the assigned MDS aircraft C-12/ King Air.

• US Citizenship is Required to obtain the US Govt Secret Security Clearance, and for facility and base access.

• Is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness. 

• These tasks are performed on avionics & electrical systems, engines, flight controls and airframe components.

• Repairs are performed using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.

• Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.

• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.

• Know and understand the functions and requirements of computerized maintenance software.

• Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.

• Perform engine run or taxi operations.  Meet requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.

• Reads and interprets manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• A valid FAA A&P Certificate is Required.

• Union CBA provides 3 levels of A&P experience based on years of experience on the assigned MDS aircraft C-12/ King Air.

• AM-1 - Two (2) Years A&P mechanic experience is required, with two (2) or more years of C-12/ King Air hands-on mechanic experience preferred. 

• AM-2 - Five (5) years of A&P mechanic experience with a minimum of Five (5) of hands-on C-12/ King Air A&P mechanic experience is required. 

• AM-3 - Ten (10) years of A&P mechanic experience required, and Thirteen (13) years of C-12/King Air experience required.

• A valid Driver's License is required. 

• Mechanic Tools and Toolbox are Required - Mechanics must provide their own Tools and Toolbox. Tools to be etched with mechanic PID and Toolbox shadowed for each tool (Recruiter will provide information).

Contractual Mechanic Medical Requirements:

• Medical/Physical. All personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within 10 feet of the aircraft silhouette must pass a physical examination from a qualified medical professional prior to conducting these operations, and subsequently on a specified periodic basis, not to exceed 5 years.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization. US Citizenship is Required to hold a US Govt Secret Clearance, and facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.

Additional and Physical Qualifications:

• 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, lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comply with the FAA regulations as applicable.

• Possesses a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) license and shows compliance with FAR 65.83, recent experience requirements.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and un