Aircraft Mechanic III

The Aircraft Mechanic III applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufactures' manuals, or similar documents. This Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical components, applies advanced technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation; applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve complex problems . This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

The selected candidate will be the Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) whose tasks will include establishing work priorities, identifying and scheduling maintenance inspection and repair actions, coordinating with external agencies, and ensuring aircraft are ready for flight.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special or calendar inspections.
• Individual must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshooting, adjust, repair and replace parts/components; requires broad working knowledge of C-130J aircraft systems to include hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, and dial indicators, micrometers and powered/non-powered support equipment.
• Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms and entering data into the IMDS.
• Experience with aircraft launch/recovery, performing preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosions inspections.
• Prior experience as Refuel/Defuel, Aircraft Jack and Tow Team Supervisor.
• Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services to include but not limited to: Lox, Hydraulic and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts and must be familiar with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired skills:

• Ten (10) years of supervisory experience on C-130 aircraft, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft mechanical and electrical systems (APG, Engines, Fuels and Hydraulics).
• C130 flight line Production/Expediter experience beneficial.
• Previous experience as a 7-Level/CDI Aircraft Mechanic or equivalent
• Four (4) years of C-130J flight line aircraft experience.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.