Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic
Wallops Island, VA

PRIMARY FUNCTION    
The Aircraft Mechanic I (Structures specific), performs maintenance on P3 and C130 aircraft.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Perform maintenance on aircraft, structures specific items per aircraft drawings, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support
equipment.
•    Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
•    Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
•    Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
•    Maintain control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
•    Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
•    Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly
report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to
supervisor.
•    Enter in the maintenance records a detailed description of the work performed and verify the
work was performed satisfactorily.
•    The Aircraft Mechanic I, structures specific, may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite. 
•    Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. 
•    Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
•    Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals.
•    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•    Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management
and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.
•    Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
•    Ability to follow a process.
•    Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
•    Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
•    Must be able to communicate issues to management.
•    Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures 
•    Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
•    High degree of self-motivation
QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent required.
•    Requires a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (A&P) Airframe and Powerplant certification
•    5+ years of aircraft maintenance (P-3 or C-130) experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD
aircraft required.
•    Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
•    Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
•    Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.