Flight Line Test Mechanic - C130

Lockheed Martin
Georgia
Full-time

Job Description

Performs the servicing and troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems described herein while such systems are operating under simulated pressure, or power furnished by the ship's power plants.

Determines methods, tools, operations and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service aircraft structures, hydraulic and plumbing, rigging, and mechanical systems, and power plants requiring ingenuity in deviating from standard practices and in adapting and altering structures and systems configurations to meet special requirements.

Makes changes and replacements to hydraulic, plumbing and rigging systems, fuel and oil units, power plants, etc. Makes any permissible adjustments to ship's systems in order that they meet flight line requirements.

Mocks-up, fabricates, and installs new parts, structures, and systems and performs final fight servicing, troubleshooting, and operational checkout of complex aircraft for airworthiness and conformance to applicable design specifications with external or ship's power.

Sells-off aircraft systems, structure and power plant(s) to company and / or customer inspection when required. Corrects all malfunctions and defects revealed on the ground and / or in flight.

Makes replacements of major items such as power plants and accessories, propellers, control surfaces, wings, etc., as required.

Prepares and / or maintains aircraft for flight, inactive or storage status in accordance with applicable specifications.

Fuels and oils ship's systems. Connects external power supply to aircraft to place aircraft systems under power and to provide power to start engines.

Disconnects external power supply after engines are running. Conducts power plant run-up from flushing run through power runs, as authorized run-up mechanic.

Improvises test tools and equipment, works without tooling, makes precision layouts, works to exacting tolerances, and applies a full scope of ship mathematics in carrying assignments through to completion.

Utilizes computerized state of the art equipment to troubleshoot complex systems; uses advanced skills and ingenuity to analyze and correct malfunctions.

Works from engineering flight test design information, blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions where design details are frequently incomplete necessitating independent development of supplemental information.

Works with engineering personnel as required.

Assists in calibration of compasses and directional equipment and in firing range operations, when so assigned.

Works closely with authorized Company, customer and / or vendor liaison personnel in correcting malfunctioning systems.

When so assigned, performs satisfactorily any function of the Assembly Worker - Structures Senior, Hydraulic - Plumbing Controls Checkout Mechanic, and any other lower rated classification.

May perform any other duties related to those described herein.

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Desired skills

Previous C-130 Experience

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