Aircraft Mechanic I

Solution One Industries, Inc (SOI) serves the Federal, State, Local and Prime sectors by delivering management, training and logistics experience to enhance the technical, logistics support, and service capability of its clients. SOI has been providing administrative and management support, including engineering services, document management, base and logistics support services support to the Department of Defense (DoD), State and Local Governments, other federal agencies and commercial enterprises for several years.

Solution One Industries, Inc. has earned the reputation for being one of the most respected government contractors in the country and abroad.  Founded in Killeen in 2003, Solution One Industries, Inc. is consistently recognized for our service to our government clients and the local community.  Among the many reasons for our continued success is our team of bright, dedicated professionals. 

The work environment at Solution One Industries places a high value on family, hard work, community service, mutual respect, and the common goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. Simply put, our team members enjoy working toward the common goal of success, and we enjoy supporting their efforts.

Aircraft Mechanic I

About the Position

This assignment is located at Creech AFB in Indian Springs, NV. Employee may also support TDY deployments to various locations as required in support of Predator-series UAS maintenance. Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness. Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems, and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.

Inspect and repair power plant malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.; diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes and correct breaks; test engine operations, use test equipment to locate source of malfunction(s). Replace/repair damaged components and remove engine/major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects; repair/replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engines in aircraft; adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics / navigation, ADP flight controls, electrical/electronics, fuel/oil systems and associated aircraft accessories.

Perform aircraft services to include engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, and required maintenance checks. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.

USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice. Position reports to the Supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to weapons systems and vehicles is mandatory
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must know basic theory and principles of engine operations; accessories and components; basic theory of flight; rigging of flight controls; electrical and electronic; pneudraulic; and mechanical principles
• Must possess basic knowledge of sheet metal, composites, properties of materials, fuels, and oils
• Must be able to read, interpret, and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon hire
• Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle
• Must be eligible to gain and maintain a DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties
• Upon hiring, the company may provide a training class on RPA maintenance conducted in Las Vegas, NV or similar location
• Students must achieve a passing grade in all courses for continued employment
• Additional “on the job” training may be required following the end of the initial training course

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with other A&P/ISR Mechanics and technical representatives to trouble shoot, diagnose, and solve basic maintenance problems.
• Supports aircraft maintenance safety programs and provides inputs to the Safety Committee. Applies logic and good judgment, understands basic technical order diagrams and procedures, and uses test equipment for analysis of airframes, engines, flight controls, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, and problems.
• Supports aircraft utilization and maintenance activities. Maintains accurate parts inventory. Performs maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.
• Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft equipment, engines, and sub-systems to ensure serviceability. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet gun, drills, and other tools.
• Inspects and repairs power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions, isolates cause and corrects breaks. Tests engine operations, using testing equipment to locate source(s) of malfunction. Replaces and repairs damaged components, uses hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Removes engine and major components from aircraft equipment, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, avionics and navigations, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Performs aircraft and vehicle services, including engine wash/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.
• May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating conditions. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.
• Recommends revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma, or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum
• Minimum of one-to-three years’ experience as an aircraft mechanic
• Current DoD Security Clearance
• Associate’s degree in a relevant career field (preferred)
• Minimum one year actual and recent experience on RPA aircraft
• Licensed by the FAA as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
• RPA operations experience
• Prior experience as a Defense Contractor
• Basic understanding of the application of technical knowledge of service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, aircraft engines, and other critical components to ensure airworthiness
• USAF Munitions/Weapons Tech School/DoD equivalent/Munitions Loading (if required)

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly

Work Location: Creech AFB, NV

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Solution One Industries is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Solution One Industries is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Solution One Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and performs preemployment drug testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Solution One Industries is an E-Verify Employer.

Solution One Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.