Aircraft Mechanic NA-10

Overview

This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Major Duties

Performs a wide range of major and minor maintenance and inspection work on general aviation aircraft frames, systems, and their components, including high performance aircraft.,Performs removal, troubleshooting, analysis, repairs, rebuild, modification, installation, replacement, adjustments, alignments, rigging, torques, disassembly, functional operations and checks on major assemblies, subassemblies, and their components.,Installs, aligns, and adjusts whole new systems, assemblies and surfaces as needed. Perform repairs by installing and adjusting all defective components and parts.,Use a variety of conglomerate and sensorial diagnostic and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc. to ensure proper functionality and airworthiness.,Selects appropriate tools and test equipment to determine proper methods and techniques to carry out assignments with little or no supervision. Taxis or tows aircraft regularly to and from maintenance facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must have experience that demonstrates the ability to perform maintenance on a variety of General Aviation aircraft with little to no supervision. In addition to knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and less complex assemblies, must possess knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a wide array of aircraft systems and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engine(s), landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces. Must possess skills and abilities to function test and/or troubleshoot aircraft systems; determine when they are operation properly or whether portions of the system must be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed. Must be able to successfully use appropriate tools and test equipment to maintain and test aircraft operability. Must have skill in reading and understanding data and settings from the cockpit instruments and gauges. Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.