The Aircraft Mechanic III performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of complex to extreme difficulty.

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

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

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

• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, and responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Plan, conduct, and supervise aircraft technical inspections.

• Compute basic weight and balance records.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis Program and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration.

• Provide lower level technicians guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.

• Prepare evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• This role requires candidate to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through UK Govt prior to deployment.

• Completion of high school or equivalent required.

• Five (5) or more year’s aviation maintenance experience within the past ten (10) years on that mission design series (MDS).

• Experience in maintenance, modification and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced and their associated components.

• Must be in possession of a Passport with 3 years of validity remaining at the time of hire and be able to travel internationally.

• Able to clear CENTCOM Medical for deployment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.

• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.

• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, 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.

​Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.

• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.

• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.

• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.

• May work in maintenance shop or outside.

• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.

• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.