Aircraft /GSE Mechanic II Inspector - CBA - T-6 COMBS (NAS Patuxent River)

SUMMARY:

The T-6 COMBS Aircraft/Support Equipment Mechanic II/Inspector is responsible for inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and supporting aircraft contractor-furnished support equipment (CFSE) and related systems under the Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) Program. This position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, engine build-up and teardown, and general mechanical repairs to ensure operational readiness and compliance with technical, safety, and quality standards.

 The Mechanic II/Inspector diagnoses mechanical issues, determines corrective actions, replaces or repairs defective components, and coordinates the requisition of replacement parts or external repairs. The position requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and adherence to company, customer, and regulatory maintenance procedures. Also performs lower-level supply technician duties.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting and repairing ground support equipment
• Inspects COMBS material
• Performs inspections on QEC changes on aircraft engines
• Performs lower-level Supply Technician duties
• Performing engine QEC buildup actions, both assembly and tear down.
• Determining serviceability of QEC items and order QEC parts from COMBS
• Complete all required documentation and tagging requirements of QEC items.
• Serve as Site Quality Representative
• Refer to technical publications to determine specifications to be met.
• Track and record calibration dates to ensure that support equipment is up to date; keep files with documentation and certifications of calibrated equipment and ensure that equipment is sent out for calibration when due.
• Ensure that all equipment is accounted for, assign I.D. numbers to each piece of equipment, and maintain a file of record for each ID.
• Perform maintenance and inspections on support equipment according to applicable maintenance manuals, manufacturer specifications and FAA regulations.
• Duties may include using material handling equipment to include forklifts, cranes and other lifting and moving devices; as well as common and special purpose tools to perform maintenance
• Research and order materials.
• Coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies supporting Site COMBS maintenance requirements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Confers with Program Resource Manager, Site Supervisor, and Lead Mechanics to determine parts required or overdue and to locate parts.
• Manage material and component inventory at Site, and process and expedite supply transactions to ensure timely repair and receipt of required items.
• Assist maintenance technicians in the research of parts requests and performs research/validation to backorder non-filled issue requests.
• Arrange movement of parts or material between site and other locations as directed by Program Management Office (PMO) or site supervisor.
• Verifies the accuracy of incoming/outgoing shipments by comparing items with manifests and other shipping documents, checks for damaged items, insures items are properly identified in inventory or for distribution to appropriate maintenance activity, and prepares and keeps records of goods received/shipped.
• Obtains, uses, handles, and disposes of hazardous materials in accordance with existing MSDS, applicable state and federal guidelines, customer directives and company policies.
• Cleaning of warehouse, shops, offices and restrooms as required.
• Clerical and other assigned duties as required
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
  • GRADUATION FROM A STANDARD FOUR (4) YEAR HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT (GED)
  • Five (5) years' experience in aircraft and support equipment maintenance
  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Understanding of scheduling techniques and technical order requirements.
  • Ability to accurately troubleshoot, repair, and inspect complex aircraft engine/support equipment systems.
  • Ability to maintain and inspect ground support equipment
  • Ability to use material handling equipment and common and special purpose tools.
  • Mental and visual ability to read and understand detailed technical publications and instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Generally accepted accounting principles sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position
  • Ability to become proficient in use of company's automated maintenance management system and other supply support software within 60 days of starting on-the-job training.
  • Extensive working knowledge in logistics and data information systems.

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.