The Vertex Aircraft Mechanic performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on C-26 aircraft. Is responsible for servicing, launch, and recovery, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness. These tasks are performed on avionics and electrical systems, environmental systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components. Repairs are performed 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 airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on aviation ground support equipment.

Essential Duties:

The following tasks are examples of the effort required to perform the duties outlined in the purpose of the position. The list is not all-inclusive.

Aircraft Mechanic - Major work tasks/responsibilities:

• Comply with written company maintenance and logistics procedures. Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and aircraft/component schematics and blueprints.
  •Comply with FAA regulations as applicable.
  •Know, understand, and comply with the requirements outlined in the Contractor Logistics Support Services (CLS) performance work statement.
  •Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected by approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
  •Maintain a clean and organized place.
  •Perform aircraft launch and recovery missions as necessary.
  •Deploy to overseas locations with unit aircraft to support operational requirements.

Job Requirements:

Heavy Sheet Metal experience preferred.

1. FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
2. A minimum of three (3) years of recent hands-on airframe and powerplant experience, with an emphasis on heavy structural repair.
3. A minimum of one (1) year of C-26 (Metroliner) hands-on experience. Note: The 1 year of experience may, at the Program Manager’s discretion, be waived if the candidate has demonstrated proficiencies in heavy structural repair areas.
4. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
5. Be physically able to deploy with unit aircraft to overseas locations.
6. Must qualify and obtain a Passport (if requested).

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:
•Work is usually conducted in an office, warehouse, aircraft hangar, and flight line atmosphere.
•Exposed to typical aircraft maintenance conditions such as engine noise, riveting, dust, and chemical fumes, none of which to the extent of being intolerable. Hearing, vision, and breathing protection are provided in appropriate areas.
•Some exposure to elements of weather when traveling and/or commuting between buildings.
•May require extensive travel.

• Overtime may be required on occasion.

Physical and Mental Conditions:
•Normal physical exertion is required for periods of working on foot or standing.
•Requires lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
•Requires kneeling on occasion in the performance of duties.
•Requires the ability to twist, bend, squat, climb, and/or other body movements to accomplish the requirements of the position.
•Requires the use of either or both hands for grasping items.
•Manual dexterity and the ability to push/pull, i.e.: open/close file cabinets and/or handle machinery is required.
•Requires the ability to reach above shoulder height in accomplishing job tasks.
•Requires the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
•Sufficient vision is required to accomplish the requirements of the position.
•Environmental conditions are diverse and could range from an office environment where there is no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, and wind. On occasion, individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail and hearing protection is required. Office work conditions will expend approximately 25% of the candidates’ time and approximately 75% will be expended in more harsh conditions.

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s 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.

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