About this opportunity
Draken lists this Aircraft Mechanic Ii opportunity in township of kinston, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for skilled, dedicated Aircraft Mechanics to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge todays warriors for tomorrows fight. If you're looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!
Project Duration: 12 months or less
Draken offers: Competitive pay and benefits, first-day medical coverage, company-matched 401(k) after 60 days and PTO
JOB OVERVIEW
Performs/supervises repair & reclamation and maintenance support functions
Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
Detects and advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft, removed components and related aerospace equipment
Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
Interprets/advises on maintenance procedures/policies to repair aircraft, parts and equipment
Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
Removes, installs and operationally checks aircraft components
Maintains, rebuilds and/or overhauls aircraft components according to technical data
Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems
Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Fighter Jet Experience preferred
Must have at least 5 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
FAA A&P license preferred
Must be able to travel on TDY assignments
Must be able to work various shifts
Must have an in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives, aircraft/vehicle movement, flight line operations, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications (read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematics, diagrams, drawings and technical orders)
Must have a working knowledge of computers
Obtain/maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification
Obtain/maintain security clearance
Must meet ITAR compliance requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn
Effective Communication Skills
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly works in the hangar or on the flight line.
Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
Worksite address
township of kinston, NC, 28501, US
Who can apply
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