CBA- Aircraft Mechanic / Avionics (ER2) - (Short Term) NASA Armstrong - Edwards AFB, CA

Overview

This position is a short term employment opportunity, not to exceed 90 days unless approved by program management

Aircraft Mechanic - Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and troubleshooting on ER-2 (U-2 / TR-2) aircraft, components and equipment. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.

Responsibilities

• Candidate to possess a high degree of expertise on aircraft systems. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance / technical manuals, publications, instructions, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems and be able to maintain all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine and bleed air components.
• Perform troubleshooting, testing, replacing or repairing worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing the engine from aircraft, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles.
• Required to read and understand maintenance manuals, CMP, SRM, interpret blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Must be Customer service-oriented.

Physical Demands

This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision and acceptable depth perception.

Work Environment

The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.

Licensing, Certification Requirements

Clearance Required

Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret

As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.

Benefits

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.

Hourly Mech

$42.34 USD

Hourly Tech $43.07 USD

VETS #MAINT

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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