Job Information
Vertex Aerospace CBA Aircraft Mechanic - Gulfstream (GIII)/King Air/C-20 - NASA Armstrong - Edwards, CA in Edwards, California
Description
Aircraft Mechanic - Power Plants performs Organizational, Intermediate, and limited Depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on Gulfstream aircraft, components, and equipment.Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Aircraft Mechanic - Power Plants performs Organizational, Intermediate, and limited Depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on Gulfstream aircraft, components, and equipment.
Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.
Possess a high degree of expertise in aircraft systems. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions, and special tools and test equipment.
Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems and be able to maintain all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine level and bleed air components.
Perform troubleshooting, testing, low and high power turn operational checks of power plant systems, replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing and replacing engines on
Required to read and interpret blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance.
2-3 years’ experience on Gulfstream required; GIII series preferred (GIV considered).
Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hiring, an FAA Airframe, and Power plants license.
Must be customer-oriented
U.S. Citizenship – required
Valid State Driver’s License – required
Valid U.S. Passport – required
High School Degree or GED – required
Ability to travel – required
Must obtain basic hand tools and toolbox within three (3) months of hire.
Security Clearance Required: Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance – active clearance preferred
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 ranges 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.
Hourly $42.34 USD
Benefits include the following:
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
