Aircraft Mechanic I DEA Program Fort Worth, Texas

The Aircraft Mechanic I is responsible to the Lead Mechanic and performs work under FARs and a Part 145 Repair Station supporting customer flight operations maintenance repairs and modifications. Aviation Operations Center (AOC) at Alliance Airport Fort Worth Texas.

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbents performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

• Has a high level of experience to perform moderately difficult work and the technical expertise to solve complex problems
• Occasionally leads a team through complex projects and prioritizes maintaining schedules
• Can work independently or under a supervisor
• May be required to make aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service
• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
• Travel up to 50 % to various locations
• Performs other duties as assigned

The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties / tasks included in the employees performance evaluation elements are essential to that employees position within the job classification.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :

The following skills and abilities are required :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is required to perform aircraft maintenance in areas that may require the employee to stand; walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms and push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Normal day-to-day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be required in outside weather conditions where employees will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot cold rain wind etc.

While performing duties of this job the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection ear protection hand protection respirators masks aprons; leather safety shoes steel toe shoes fall protection harness and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exists. The employee is occasionally exposed to highly precarious places confined spaces toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each others differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values : Professionalism Integrity and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability or status as a protected veteran.

Employee benefits include the following :

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

Key Skills

Aerospace Engineering,Aircraft Maintenance,Federal Aviation Administration,Aircraft Parts,Aircraft Systems,Avaition,Airframe,Functional Components,Service Aircraft,Safety Management,Aeronautical Engineering,Aircraft Structures,technical manuals,Torque Wrenches,fuel systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1