SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Production Supervisor

Job Category:SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 Primary Location:USA-NV: NEVADA-NELLIS AFBSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:Regular Yes, 25 % of the Time Job Posting: 04/15/2008Description: A person in this position does the following; 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 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. 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 providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.Education: High School or equivalentSpecific Requirements: Production Supervisor, Complete working knowledge (7 to 9 Skill level 12 + years) of Backshop Maintenance requirements on one or more of the following aircraft F-15C/D/E, F-16, A-10, or F-22 is required. More than one is a definite plus. This worker will also provide guidance and coordinate the use of all mechanics on the work force being cross utilized from other functions to level workload peaks when they occur. They themselves will be cross utilized initially in the aircraft maintenance operation center, plan and scheduling, and analysis and into other specialties as time and training permits. Must be willing to work any shift and/or flexible schedules as required to support the workload and the mission. Must be willing to deploy to support off station exercises. Perform any other supportive duties as assigned. Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Secret Create Success