Aircraft Mechanic III A&P (OCONUS Ramstein)

Job Summary :

Akima Logistics Services is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to work in Germany. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

Performs aircraft maintenance transit inspections and fault resolution.

Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Cleans parts, using cleaning solutions, and polishing and lapping compounds.

Performs work under general supervision.

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License for a minimum of two years.

Must have at least 7 years of aircraft mechanic experience.

Valid . driver's license.

Must be a . Citizen with an active . Secret security clearance (preference will be given to those with an active clearance)

Must be able to read, write, and speak English as well as read and interpret instructions from technical manuals, blueprints, and internal company documents.

Physical capability to work in tight spaces at heights and on wings, use ladders, operate tugs and aircraft support equipment and lift up to 75 lbs.

Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments in a timely and quality manner.

Must have the ability to deploy to overseas locations on short notice.

Perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for the Air Force C-21 fleet.

Comply with Air Force aircraft records procedures.

Ensures aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.

Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's 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 tension-meters, sheet metal brakes / sheers, etc. is required.

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.

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.

Be physically able to deploy with aircraft / unit to overseas locations.

Desired Qualifications :

5 years or more Learjet experience.

Job : Maintenance & Repair

Travel : Yes, 25% of the time

Organization : ALS - Akima Logistics Services

Clearance : Interim Secret

Work Type : On-Site

Remote : No

ReqID : 2024-11154