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Air Force Civilian Service · 2 days ago

Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

Altus, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$32.26/hr - $37.63/hr

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic to join their team at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. In this role, you will troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform final functional and operational tests of aircraft hydraulic systems and components.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Michael Mehl

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and tests a variety of major aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their assemblies, and components

Isolates the nature of malfunction and extent of adjustment or repair required on brake mechanisms and struts, wing and cowl flaps, windshield wipers, landing gear actuators, control surface actuators, pressure regulators, pumps, pressure relief valves, brake cabin pressurization systems, shimmy dampers, and other aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic accessories

Disassembles and reassembles accessories, adjusting and testing to insure proper operation in accordance with standards in technical specifications such as technical orders, microfilm, manufacturers’ specification manuals, parts supply books, and blueprints and schematic diagrams

Jacks aircraft to flight configuration, hooks up power sources, and using cockpit controls and gauges and additional precision instruments, checks operations of such items as landing gear doors, ground and flight spoilers, and steering and brake systems for performance and conformance to operational specifications

Performs operational checks and calibrates such equipment and machines as hydraulic accessory/pump test stand, pneumatic test stand, flight control actuator holding fixtures, bungee tester, steer damper test fixture, hose cut-off machine, hose assembly machine, brake riveting machine, spring resiliency tester, drill press, brake tester, and other special equipment

Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft

Qualification

A&P licenseHydraulic systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeAircraft structures knowledgeTechnical specifications understandingMechanical principlesElectrical principlesTroubleshooting skills

Required

US Citizenship is required

This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing

Requires an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (OR) associated military experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces

Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or with assistance from other workers

Shift work may be required and emergency overtime may be required (on a very rare basis)

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles; the physical laws governing the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases); and basic electrical and mechanical principles to inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components

Knowledge of aircraft pneudraulic systems and pneudraulic equipment used in maintaining and checking aircraft pneudraulic equipment such as test stands and hydraulic jacks

Knowledge of aircraft structures and the relationship of aircraft pneudraulic systems to the structure and to other aircraft systems; and the relationship of the work of aircraft pneudraulic systems mechanic to the work of aircraft mechanics, aircraft electricians, and sheet metal mechanics (aircraft)