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SUMMARY 

The incumbent is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting aircraft to ensure airworthiness.  Communicates with original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and technicians; interacts with government representatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BU ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES.  ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S 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. 

1. Maintenance of Aircraft
2. Supervision and Administration
3. Valid passport with at least six months remaining
4. Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time
5. Travel worldwide with very limited notice

EXAMPLES OF WORK 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED IN THIS CLASSIFICATION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING TASKS.  THESE TASKS MAY BE AMENDED OR OTHER TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY.

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions, and performs necessary corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
• Removes and replaces defective components.
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives as directed.
• Performs maintenance on Ground Support equipment.
• Performs pre-flight/post-flight turnaround inspections and servicing when required.
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements.
• Washes, waxes, cleans and maintains the exterior and interior of aircraft.
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to customers.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• Supervises and inspects maintenance performed by FAA-certified and non-certified personnel.
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs Corrosion Control checks when required.
• Participates in chemical warfare training.
• Greets visitors and clients.
• Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status.
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and coworkers.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.  

• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• This job has supervisory responsibilities.

INCUMBENT PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED; ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ELEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S POSITION WITHIN THE JOB CLASSIFICATION.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SMEs.  However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Director of Human Resources in writing, identifying the related education and experience that demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.  If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the Director of Human Resources in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED) AND five (5) years of directly related experience in the field of aircraft maintenance with at least two (2) of those years being on King Air/C-12 and must have received an FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics license.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

FAA A & P License required

Able to get and maintain a secret security clearance 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: 

The following skills and abilities are required:

• understand and use the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons;

• read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations;
• effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public;
• apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form;
• planning, indexing organizing, and alphabetizing files, material, or data;
• comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately;
• recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem;
• problem analysis and independent decision-making;
• synthesize and retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures;
• apply general concepts or rules to specific cases to proceed from stated premises to their logical conclusions;
• leadership and delegation of tasks and duties;
• motivating subordinates;
• discern priorities;
• write legibly;
• understand and follow directions;
• perform a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency;
• intra- and inter-personal relations;
• perceive and feel such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture;
• handling stressful situations;
• operate hand and power tools;
• obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, passport, and visa;
• interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components;
• recognize from schematics and drawings not only how one assembly functions but also how various assemblies interact with each other; and
• maintain physical fitness sufficient to perform duties in a wartime environment.

Knowledge of the following is required:

• proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• databases sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position
• aircraft sheet metal repair and component repair component repair
• instrument, electronic and electrical test equipment;
• military or commercial aviation maintenance
• U.S. Government regulations for federal contractors and FAA Maintenance programs; and
• aircraft maintenance terminology.

 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

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

The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; works near moving mechanical parts; works in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risks of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EXAMPLES OF TITLES IN CAREER PROGRESSION

Mechanic, Aircraft Leadman  ·  Site Supervisor, Maintenance

• Benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• 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.