Aircraft Mechanic III

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S 3 ). Global Logistics Support Services, (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, has an immediate opening for Aircraft Mechanic III's to join our team at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. Job Description: This worker serves as the Technical Directive Compliance Officer and is responsible for performing and documenting all Technical Directive actions, including but not limited to Serial Number Verifications (SNVs), and special inspection entries in the appropriate aircraft and engine logbooks. Completed entries shall be routed to the Government Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO) or designated AZ Locker Logbook authorities for screening and final certification. Applies technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. Responsibilities: A person in this position 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. Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' 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. 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. Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program highly desirable. An active DOW Secret Security Clearance. Five or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level. Five or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft is highly desireable. Five or more years of experience performing and documenting F-18E/F aircraft Technical Directives is highly desireable. Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Company: GLSS