Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

San Antonio, TX (Onsite)

$45-50/hr. (depending on A&P Certification)

Contract

One of our leading global aerospace partners is looking to hire an experienced Aircraft Mechanic with a demonstarted on-aircraft general maintenance background. In this role, you will be supporting on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance. This includes support and maintenance work of various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines. You may aslo assist wiht preserving aircraft structure, sealing, shimming, and helping interpret engineering drawings and retrofit requirements to perform modifications and aircraft servicing.

If you believe your experience aligns, we encourage you to apply below!

Required Skills/Experience:

• 4+ years of on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
• 4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as : hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
• Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices
• Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic oQice software.
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and / or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and / or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)
• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently possess an FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent
• Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.sh
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform eQorts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure and systems in accordance with standard repair processes
• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process
• specification, and retrofit requirements to perform modification/repair.
• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• 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.
• Perform eQorts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft.
• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components.
• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Ability to perform the following requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78222 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78222: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person