C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 or AM-3 (FAA A&P) Puerto Rico

Overview

The C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 or AM-3 (FAA A&P) performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on C-12/King Air aircraft. Level of Mechanic pay is based on years of C-12/King Air specific hands-on A&P mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• A valid (FAA) A&P Certificate is required.
• Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness.
• Perform tasks on avionics & electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components.
• Conduct repairs using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.
• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
• Understand the functions and requirements of computerized maintenance software.
• Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Conduct engine run or taxi operations; meet requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Valid FAA A&P Certificate is required.
• Union CBA site offers two levels of A&P pay, based on years of A&P mechanic experience on the Mission Design Series (MDS) aircraft Army C-12/King Air (B200/350/1900).
• AM-2 Requirements – (FAA) A&P certificate and Five (5) years of specific hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience on the C-12/King Air required.
• AM-3 Requirements – (FAA) A&P certificate and a minimum of Ten (10) years of specific hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience on the C-12/King Air required.
• Must have the ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
• Mechanic tools and toolbox are required; mechanics must provide their own tools and toolbox, tools to be etched with mechanic PID, and toolbox shadowed for each tool. *(Recruiter will provide information).
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Shift work may be required; must be willing and able to work any shift assigned based on seniority, under the Union CBA in support of airfield operations. (One weekend a month may be required).

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Govt Secret Clearance, and facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.

Medical/Physical Requirements

• Medical/Physical: All personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within ten (10) feet of the aircraft silhouette must pass a physical examination from a qualified medical professional prior to conducting these operations, and subsequently on a specified periodic basis, not to exceed five (5) years. (BMI Body Mass Index below 40 is required).

Physical and Additional Qualifications

• Comply with the FAA regulations as applicable.
• Know, understand, and comply with the requirements outlined in the contract performance work statement (PWS).
• Possess a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) license and show compliance with FAR 65.83, recent experience requirements.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
• Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
• Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.