Aircraft Mechanic III

2 weeks ago


Nellis Air Force Base, United States M1 Support Services Full time

The Aircraft Mechanic III – Avionics will primarily perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft and equipment maintenance, both on and off equipment, on assigned aircraft and equipment in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), M1 policy, DAFI 21-101(and supplements), as well as industry standards.


Responsibilities may include:

• Maintains repairs/modifies aircraft structures and structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.


• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.


• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.


• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.


• Position typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.


• Position is required to have a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. • Will perform aircraft and equipment maintenance on other assigned MDS aircraft in a highly “cross-utilization/trained” environment.

• Will be required to perform at a moderate level of competency in one or more of the following areas: repair and reclamation, egress, electro/environmental, avionics, wheel & tire, sheet metal, composite repair, propulsion, fuels, AGE, armament, munitions, non-destructive inspection (NDI), and pneudraulics.

• Maintains aircraft and support equipment forms records IAW AF procedures utilizing AF Information Systems and forms as required.

• Performs transient aircraft support, CDDAR team chief, Phase dock, QA augmentation, Wheel & Tire duties.


Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of ten years performing aircraft avionics maintenance functions in a military environment with at least 3 years H-60 or F-16 experience and attainment of an Air Force 7 level (or equivalent) is required.

• Knowledge of and experience performing T-2 modifications in a Test environment is required.

• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.

• Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance effort.

• The incumbent must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.

• The incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.

• Will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

• Working knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems, concepts and applications of maintenance directives, data reporting, and using technical data is mandatory.

• Knowledge of Air Force supply and efficiency reporting procedures is mandatory.

• Knowledge of the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials is mandatory.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain the security clearance level as mandated by the government customer.

• Maintains qualifications contained on the Special Certification Roster (SCR) as directed.

• Must possess a current valid U.S. Driver's License.

• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.

• High school diploma or GED is required.


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