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CBA - Experienced Heavy Aircraft/A&P Mechanic, NASA Armstrong, Palmdale, CA - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Palmdale, CA Palmdale, California |
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EXPERIENCED HEAVY AIRCRAFT A&P MECHANIC, NASA ARMSTRONG, PALMDALE CA.
Position is responsible for fabricating, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining aircraft, systems and test support equipment in accordance with established technical specifications, engineering instructions and technical orders and procedures. Performs work involved in routine disassembly, repair, assembly, testing and maintenance of aircraft systems, equipment and accessories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Corrects minor discrepancies by removal, repair or replacement of defective or deleted parts of aircraft systems.
Performs functional checks on existing and newly installed aircraft systems and equipment's.
Operates automatic test equipment to locate, diagnose and repair defective parts.
Performs routine inspections on aircraft, systems and equipment.
Troubleshoots, tests and documents findings.
Repairs or replaces components based on test results by following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Other duties as assigned or required to sustain and maintain the assigned aircraft.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable on aircraft systems and maintenance practices.
Must be able to efficiently interface with Lead Technician, Project Engineers and Crew Chiefs
Must be able to perform operational checks, system adjustments, troubleshooting of aircraft and aircraft systems (airframe, power plants, landing gear, communications, electronics & navigation) systems as required.
Must be customer oriented and possess the communication skills required to efficiently and effectively interface and coordinate with Operations Engineers and other technically personnel
Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications - able to read, interpret and follow
Must have working knowledge and comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings and charts.
Must be capable of working in confined spaces
Must be able to work in the established work/living environment to include shifts as assigned, travel as part of a maintenance recovery team and support CONUS and OCONUS deployments as required.
Must have good working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
Must have and maintain current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's license during the course of employment.
Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
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* IND
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in aircraft maintenance - required
Hand tools - required
Recent (last 9 Months) 747, DC-8 or other Heavy aircraft experience - required
Clearance Required: Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret
FAA Airframe and Powerplants (A&P) License - required
US Citizenship - required
Valid State Driver's License - required
Valid US Passport - required
High School Diploma or Equivalent - required
Ability to travel - required
Physical Demands:
This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision, and acceptable depth perception.
Work Environment:
The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.
Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance which requires US Citizenship and must be able to pass additional background checks as required.
"Equal opportunity employer-minorities/females/vet/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity"
Position is responsible for fabricating, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining aircraft, systems and test support equipment in accordance with established technical specifications, engineering instructions and technical orders and procedures. Performs work involved in routine disassembly, repair, assembly, testing and maintenance of aircraft systems, equipment and accessories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Corrects minor discrepancies by removal, repair or replacement of defective or deleted parts of aircraft systems.
Performs functional checks on existing and newly installed aircraft systems and equipment's.
Operates automatic test equipment to locate, diagnose and repair defective parts.
Performs routine inspections on aircraft, systems and equipment.
Troubleshoots, tests and documents findings.
Repairs or replaces components based on test results by following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Other duties as assigned or required to sustain and maintain the assigned aircraft.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable on aircraft systems and maintenance practices.
Must be able to efficiently interface with Lead Technician, Project Engineers and Crew Chiefs
Must be able to perform operational checks, system adjustments, troubleshooting of aircraft and aircraft systems (airframe, power plants, landing gear, communications, electronics & navigation) systems as required.
Must be customer oriented and possess the communication skills required to efficiently and effectively interface and coordinate with Operations Engineers and other technically personnel
Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications - able to read, interpret and follow
Must have working knowledge and comprehension of schematic diagrams, drawings and charts.
Must be capable of working in confined spaces
Must be able to work in the established work/living environment to include shifts as assigned, travel as part of a maintenance recovery team and support CONUS and OCONUS deployments as required.
Must have good working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
Must have and maintain current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver's license during the course of employment.
Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
* LI-MN1
* IND
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in aircraft maintenance - required
Hand tools - required
Recent (last 9 Months) 747, DC-8 or other Heavy aircraft experience - required
Clearance Required: Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret
FAA Airframe and Powerplants (A&P) License - required
US Citizenship - required
Valid State Driver's License - required
Valid US Passport - required
High School Diploma or Equivalent - required
Ability to travel - required
Physical Demands:
This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision, and acceptable depth perception.
Work Environment:
The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.
Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance which requires US Citizenship and must be able to pass additional background checks as required.
"Equal opportunity employer-minorities/females/vet/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity"