215750 - Associate General Mechanic

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Associate General Mechanic for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

o 4+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance. o 4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines. o 4+ years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures. o 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. o Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client is looking for an Associate General Mechanic to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Job requirements: must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

o Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft. o Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components. o Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair. o Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests. o Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work. o Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. o Use Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance. o Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures. o Assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met. o Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes. O Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements. o This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle. o Successful completion of training is a contingency for all assignments - NEO training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

o Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections. o Operate an aircraft tug/tow vehicle, forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment. o Experience with REDARS and/or Gold-ESP. o Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance post start (not a requirement).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited High School Diploma or Equivalent.

WORK HOURS:

MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st, 2nd or 3rd SHIFT.

PER CLIENT:

Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL:

OT/weekend work: As required