Aircraft Mechanic - Navy C-12 Program - Bahrain

The incumbent is responsible to service, troubleshoot, repair and inspect aircraft to ensure airworthiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.  THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. 

1. Maintenance of Aircraft

EXAMPLES OF WORK 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED IN THIS CLASSIFICATION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING TASKS.  THESE TASKS MAY BE AMENDED OR OTHER TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY.

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.

• Troubleshoots system malfunctions, perform necessary corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
• Removes and replaces defective components.
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives as directed.

• Performs maintenance on Ground Support equipment.

• Performs preflight/post-flight turn around inspections and servicing when required.
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements.
• Washes, waxes, clean and maintains exterior and interior of aircraft.
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative.
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to customers.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.
• Assists with supervision and inspects maintenance performed by FAA certified and non-certified personnel.
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.

• Performs Corrosion Control checks when required.

• Greets visitors and clients.

• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers businesses and coworkers.

• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.       

• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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 (SME'S) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SME'S.  However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she 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 Director of Human Resources in writing, identifying the related education and experience which 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 Director of Human Resources in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED) AND two (2) years of experience in work directly-related to aircraft maintenance. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and EQUIPMENT:

A & P License

Sufficient aviation maintenance hand tools to perform routine Airframe and Powerplant duties

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: 

The following skills and abilities are required:

• to understand and use the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to

      another person or persons;

• to write simple correspondence;
• to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
• to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem;
• to perform a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency;
• to perceive and feel such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, temperature or texture;
• to operate hand and power tools;
• to travel worldwide with limited notice; obtain a security clearance; obtain a passport and/or visa;
• to interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components;
• to recognize from schematics and drawing not only how one assembly functions but also how various assemblies interact with each other;

Knowledge of the following is required:

• databases sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position;
• aircraft sheet metal repair and component repair;
• instrument, electronic and electrical test equipment;
• military or commercial aviation maintenance and its terminology;
• S. government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 the essential functions.

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 occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.