Aircraft Mechanic III - DEA Program - Fort Lauderdale,

The Aircraft Mechanic Lead assigned to this position is a working lead responsible to the Off-Site Supervisor for performing duties as assigned. Frequently exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to supervise a crew of five aircraft mechanics. Coordination with the on-site customer for daily availability of aircraft assigned to the site. Work is performed under minimum supervision, and the employee consults with the off-site supervisor only for the initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is eligible for a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) stipend and separate supplemental compensation based on the employee’s endorsements and/or certifications.

The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. The examples of work listed are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization. 

• Maintains Cessna 206/208 /King Air B300/ATR 42 airplanes and Bell 407/412 helicopters
• Launches and recovers aircraft. Performs scheduled & unscheduled maintenance actions to ensure aircraft airworthiness is maintained and approves aircraft for return to service  
• Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems
• Maintains aircraft ground support equipment
• Prepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents
• Monitors/reviews deficiency reports for adverse trends
• Uses applicable OEM manuals, Instruction of continued airworthiness, and technical data as required when performing aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting
• Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure the quality of work
• Researches, orders, and receives aircraft parts
• Prepares parts for turn-in to the supply system. Initiates material reports as required
• Maintains hand tools and special tools in safe and serviceable condition
• Adheres to company tool accountability procedures
• Reports unserviceable tools and equipment to the off-site supervisor
• Annotates equipment/tool inspection and condition documents
• Checks serviceability, maintains and operates powered and non-powered support equipment
• Complies with established policies, and procedures, set by the company
• Complies with all safety, bioenvironmental, security, and housekeeping standards
• Operates special purpose and regular vehicles as required
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times
• Assists in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets
• Monitors bench stock items and assists with and/or performs inventory inspections
• Maintains supply discipline in the work center at all times
• Actively participates in the Safety Program
• Ensures EH&S & HAZMAT processes are followed
• Performs aircraft movements and FOD prevention walks on the flight line
• Completes maintenance documentation using required forms
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures including washing, wiping down, polishing, and vacuum
• Performs basic post-flight and periodic/phase aircraft inspections
• Operate and maintain GSE, flight line vehicles, and other support equipment as required
• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to obtain adequate troubleshooting information and data
• Records maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents according to FAA requirements as referenced in 14 CFR Part 43, 65, & 91
• Performs preventive maintenance and servicing for assigned Ground Support Equipment
• Performs related duties as required which may include flying on maintenance functional check flights
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements

The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification. 

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SMEs) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position. If a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job but does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the V2X Recruiter in writing, identifying the related education and experience that demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the V2X Recruiter in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required
• Must hold a valid Airframe and powerplant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14CFR Part 65
• Inspector Authorization (IA) is preferred
• Must have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience as an A&P mechanic on small to medium fixed-wing and light helicopter aircraft
• Experience leading teams is strongly preferred.
• Experience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following are required:

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance support for various fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft (e.g., Cessna 206/208/King Air series airplanes and Bell 407/412 helicopters)
• Have basic knowledge of aircraft weight & balance and the ability to make calculations to aircraft weight and balance as required. 
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, and various test equipment as required.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures
• Ability to determine workflow to effectively accomplish assignments, including delegation of tasks as necessary to the crew.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and 14 CFR part 39. 43, 65, 91, 125, and 145.
• Ability to make proper maintenance record entries in aircraft logs and records for aircraft approval for service return.
• Obtain a DoD and/or DOJ Security Clearance as required
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel
• May travel up to 25% of the time
• Must possess a set of personal hand tools adequate for performing aircraft maintenance and inspections.  

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee works in an aircraft hangar for the majority of the shift and is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Normal day-to-day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow.  Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where employees will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exists. The employee is occasionally exposed to highly precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans