Aircraft Technician/Mechanic

The Fountain Group LLC

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Maintenance, Blueprints, Budgeting, Contract Processing, Disassemblers, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Process Development, Propulsion, Retrofit, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, System Operations, Technical Drawing, Test Bench, Test Equipment, Testing, United States Air Force (USAF), Validation Testing
LOCATION
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
POSTED
20 days ago
The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Aircraft Technician/Mechanic for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.Details for the position are as follows:
 
 
Job Description:
  • Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA (100% Onsite)
  • Payrate: $47.78/hr W2
  • Duration: 12 months contract – possible extension based on performance & budget.
  • 1st shift: 6am to 2:30pm
  • 2nd shift: 2pm to 10:30pm
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
 
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations of 225lb or lower.
  • 3+ years' experience having the ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • 3+ years' experience in detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via a regular check of equipment and work area
  • 3+ years' experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices
 
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Prefer knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support, including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.
  • Minimum 3 years C-17 platform experience preferred
  • Ability to read, interprets and understand C-17 blueprints and USAF Technical Orders.
  • Prefer multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems
  • Ability to work safely within complicated schedules and establish criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service
 
Position Responsibilities:
  • Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
  • Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul
  • Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
  • Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
  • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components
  • Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
  • Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
  • Oversees training
  • Works under general direction
  • Must be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification
 
 
If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached. 
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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/