GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Mechanic Worker receives detailed oral instructions and written work orders from the supervisor, lead mechanic, or higher-grade employee. Follows clearly described procedures and instructions in the disassembly or reassembly of parts, subassemblies, and larger components. Entry level skills and abilities; Graduate of a certified technical college Airframe and Powerplant A&P course of study or experience in the heavy maintenance or fabrication industry.

DUTIES:

• Must develop knowledge of major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and related systems. Requires ability to assemble the systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and surfaces such as fuel and hydraulic systems, and power train; and must be able to connect, mesh, align and adjust these systems with one another.
• Properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales.
• The work is spot checked during progress and the supervisor or higher-grade mechanic is available for assistance.
• Completed work is checked for compliance with instructions, specifications, and standardized shop practices and procedures. New assignments are performed under close review.
• Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems
• Removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective panels, parts, accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, fittings, pumps, actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines.
• Other

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Common understanding of maintenance standards and ability to apply experience from alternate mechanic technician duties to that of aircraft maintenance.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying technical data. Must have skill in the use and read-out of powered ground equipment.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• 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 up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA / ADA

• TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.