Aircraft Mechanic Helper -DEA program - Fairfield, NJ

Aircraft Mechanic Helper -DEA program - Fairfield, NJ

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The essential functions include, but 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 are examples of work / tasks but are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

• Cleans aircraft exterior and interior including parts and subassemblies using a variety of cleaners, polishes, compounds, solvents, and other cleaning solutions.
• Services aircraft including oil reservoirs, oxygen, and nitrogen; lubricates specified components using a grease gun and other methods; inflates tires; fuels and refuels aircraft.
• Performs aircraft ground handling duties such as operating aircraft tow vehicles and repositioning aircraft to and from congested areas like an aircraft hangar, to aircraft ramp areas for customer launch and recovery and positioning aircraft in the hangar at the close of business.
• Cleans hangar floor by operating industrial floor cleaning machinery; arranges equipment, stands, and other items in the hangar in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assists Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines, performing any combination of the following duties :
• Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries, and filters, using mechanic's tools.
• Removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed.
• Disconnects instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines.
• Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling, or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections.
• Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools, and supplies to the mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operation; cleaning work areas and machines, tools, and equipment.
• May assist flight line mechanics in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner following all company-established safety and environmental rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including customer mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required supporting mission requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And / or EXPERIENCE

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

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 the essential functions.

The employee works on the hangar floor the majority of the shift and is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb ladders or elevated stands. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

Work Environment

Will be subject to initial and random drug screening

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 the essential functions.

Normal day-to-day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where employees will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

V2X Inc is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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