Aircraft Technician

Job Summary:

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a A&P Technician for the United States Air Force Contractor Logistics Support contract at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL.

A person in this position does the following; maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. The incumbent must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs of aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.

• Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.

• Tests engine operation, using required equipment.

• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

• Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck.

• Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects.

• Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.

• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

• Required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration with current Airframe and Powerplant license.

• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.

• Specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.

• Perform routine inspections.

• Ability to test run aircraft during busy airport operations.

• Troubleshoot and repair deficiencies reported by aircrew.

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.

• Able to perform simple to complex composite repairs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Aircraft Maintenance Experience: 2 years’ experience DeHavilland Dash 8 turbo prop aircraft.

• Engine experience:2 Years’ experience Pratt & Whitney engine PW-120A.

• Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant certificate with no enforcement actions.

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products a plus.

• Driver’s License: A valid state issued driver’s license.

• Drug Test: Yes.

• Must be a . citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inspection Authorization (IA).

• 5 years’ experience DeHavilland Dash 8 Turbo Prop Aircraft.

• 5 Years’ experience Pratt & Whitney engine PW-120A.

Job: Aviation

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-12270