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Air Force Civilian Service · 3 weeks ago

Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$31.42/hr - $36.64/hr

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic to join their team at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph. The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing, repairing, modifying, overhauling, and servicing powered and non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment, with a focus on aircraft tires and rims.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Michael Mehl

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on ground power and non-powered support systems. Checks equipment for fuel, lubricants, coolant, and battery water levels. Checks pumps, batteries, fan belts, and spark plugs for wear and tear or replacement. Checks engine performance, generator bearings, and oil and/or temperature indicators on a regular and reoccurring basis

Performs minor maintenance and assists journeymen with major maintenance on ground support and non-powered equipment such as power sources, components, support components, and associated equipment

Performs periodic routine and special inspections of all scheduled equipment

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains and controls tools as established by the Air Force and the organization

Qualification

Aerospace ground support equipmentInternal combustion enginesElectrical principlesWiring diagramsHandPower toolsSafety practicesTechnical publications

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle up to and including an 2-1/2 ton truck and tow ground equipment in and out of the repair facility and to and from the flightline sub-pools. An appropriate valid driver's license would be required

Required to qualify for a restricted area badge and in certain situations, may be required to support aircraft as a flight line driver

This is a very physical role and the employee 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

Knowledge of powered and non-powered aerospace ground support equipment to include principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid-state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered and non-powered support systems

Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline engines, and gas turbine engines

Ability to read, interpret, and use wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides

Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as hydraulic knockout tools, hammer drills, valve spring compressors and micrometers

Benefits

11 Federal Holidays

13 Sick Leave days

Based upon length of employment… Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 days.

No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).