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Job description
Aircraft Mechanic
As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections.
Inspect and perform functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
Install equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.
Remove and replace aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drives, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.
Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems to ensure proper operation.
Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment.
Perform major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assist specialists as required.
Adjust and maintain installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies.
Perform operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units.
Tow, taxi, park, and moor assigned and transient aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
Use gauges, meters, and measuring devices to perform functional checks on aircraft systems and components.
Inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, damaged tires, and loose panels that would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.
Perform end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off to verify aircraft readiness.
Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and verify corrective actions.
Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other required forms.
Assist the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools.
Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members, observing work for compliance with technical publications.
Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations, ensuring materials and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and secured.
Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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