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Draken International lists this Aircraft Mechanic opportunity in lakeland, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Aircraft Mechanic
Hot Job
LAL - Lakeland, FL 33811
Overview
Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel Percentage Up to 25%
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!
We offer: First day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately
OVERVIEW/DUTIES/DESCRIPTION
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
Others duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Must speak, read, write, and understand English
Must have at least 7 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends as required
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 (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Obtain/maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification
Obtain/maintain security clearance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
Great attention to detail
Professional appearance and conduct with customers, vendors and co-workers
Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment
Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn
Effective Communication Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly works in a hangar and a flight line environment.
Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands
Ability to lift 25 pounds
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.
Background Check required
Drug Screening Required
Security clearance may be required
EEO STATEMENT
Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT
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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.
ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.
Worksite address
lakeland, FL, 33809, US
Who can apply
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