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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Fort Rucker, Alabama

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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Also see General Requirements of All Classifications on page 3

SUMMARY: Services, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies and overhauls aircraft and aircraft systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine aircraft maintenance functions.

2. Performs operational checks on lighting equipment, such as: navigation lights search and landing lights, anti-collision lights and replaces bulbs.

3. May remove and install electrical connections that are fool proof, one-wire or cannon plug type.

4. Removes and installs starter and main generators.

5. Must demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, engines and component parts.

6. Operates aircraft towing equipment in towing operations.

7. Recovers disable aircraft.

8. Maintains aircraft fuel, oil and hydraulic systems.

9. Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance.

10. Must be able to read and write, and interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, and directives, guides and forms used on the job.

11. Performs preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems.

12. Performs troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems, including fuel, oil and pneudraulic systems. Overhauls aircraft components and sub-components.

13. Services ground support equipment. Performs preventive maintenance inspections on all ground support equipment. Performs functional checks, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, overhaul, paint and preservation of ground support equipment, special tools and accessories.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Removes/installs aircraft components and engines on test stands and engine test cells.

2. Makes appropriate logbook entries and signs-off own work accomplished.

3. Performs aircraft functional checks including, but not limited to, aircraft and engine run-up and taxi.

4. May be required to accompany aircraft in flight.

5. Performs in-house calibration of common and special tools as required.

6. Performs related record maintenance including: completing appropriate log book forms, condition tags and parts change slips in accordance with technical publications, Company procedures manuals and other written and oral directives.

7. Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers' drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties. Estimates materials needed.

8. Replaces aircraft batteries.

9. Performs non-aerosol (brush) touch-up spot painting.

L3 Army Fleet Support -- Fort Rucker, Alabama -- Job Descriptions -- April 2014

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO -- Local Lodge 2003

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent - General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

2. FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate and one(1) year aircraft maintenance or 30 months of rotary wing aircraft maintenance experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs) and run-up aircraft when required by job assignment.

CLASSIFICATION DISTINCTIONS WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE AIR FORCE PROJECT:

1. Completes maintenance documentation accurately using Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and required forms, as required by job assignment.

2. Must show proficiency in the use of IMDS within 90 days after assignment.

3. Directs incoming and outgoing aircraft to assist pilot's maneuvering of aircraft, using visual hand or light signals.

4. Must have one year (within the past three years) aircraft maintenance experience on any rotary wing aircraft.

L-3 is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, women, veterans and disabled individuals to apply.