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Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Minot AFB, North Dakota 12+ months $32.95/hour Contract
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Overview

Project Description: Modifications to the Left and Right Side Blister Radomes attachment hardware on B-52H series aircraft and GB Trainers. Removal of existing hardware and installation of new hardware on the fuselage to fix fit-up problems with the side blister radomes. This will consist of removal of the side radome and the aft fairing (directly behind the side radome) from the aircraft. Candiates will unpack, disassemble, install and assemble new radomes.

Requirements: maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

This position also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

The incumbent must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for proving guidance and technical expertise to lower level technician throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Must have an active secret clearance or the ability to obtain an interim clearance. Prior B-52H experience in highly preferred.
12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.
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What you'll need

maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

This position also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

The incumbent must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for proving guidance and technical expertise to lower level technician throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Must have an active secret clearance or the ability to obtain an interim clearance. Prior B-52H experience in highly preferred.
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Lead Aircraft Mechanic Minot AFB, North Dakota
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