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Role: A&P Mechanic

On-Site: Fort Smith, Arkansas

Full-Time

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000

Recruiting Heroes is looking for a highly motivated and experienced A&P Mechanic to join our client in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

As an A&P Mechanic in the maintenance department on our Fort Smith, Arkansas site, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting of Airframe and Powerplant systems on the A-27 Tucano and BAe Hawk aircraft, reporting to the Maintenance Lead in the accomplishment of the following functions supporting Close Air Support flights:

• Maintain the premises in a clean and organized manner.
• Assemble and install electrical, avionic, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools.
• Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, system, and functional components.
• Service, repair, troubleshoot and modify aircraft and aircraft engines.
• Perform storage and shipment requirements on engines and support equipment to include documentation.
• Refer to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications to be met.
• Perform assigned tasks without supervision.
• Perform routine support equipment inspections and maintains and performs necessary corrective actions to include unscheduled maintenance.
• Operate assigned aerospace ground support equipment as required. Selects appropriate tools and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Comply with all company, OSHA and customer safety regulations.
• Record all inspection /maintenance actions using logbooks, computer terminals or other means as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company.
• Repair, rework and replace components or parts of CFSE to ensure proper operation.
• Assure that all required forms and documents are properly filled in and signed after maintenance work completion.
• Load and download aircraft weapons systems.

Job requirements

What you bring to the role:

A successful candidate must have or be able to perform the following:

• Active US federal government security clearance (ability to obtain one)
• Experience with turboprop and jet aircraft
• A minimum of 4+ year of jet aircraft experience
• 2+ years demonstrated experience as an A&P Mechanic with no violations
• Clean driving record
• Travel within the US
• Ability to remain calm in high paced environments
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Pass a drug screening test
• A successful candidate if preferred to have the following experience:
• Experience working on the Tucano and/or Hawk aircraft.
• PT6 Experience
• Turboprop experience
• Military aviation background
• Valid US Passport

Travel, Hotel, and Per Diem are paid at current GSA rates while away from Fort Smith, AR. This contract has an estimated 25 percent of travel to other US sites providing Close Air Support.

Job Details:

Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Four 10-hour shifts

Five 8-hour shifts

Working weekends and holiday could be required if directed by our DoD customer.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Smith, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• aircraft maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• jet aircraft: 4 years (Preferred)
• turboprop and jet aircraft: 2 years (Preferred)
• Tucano and/or Hawk: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Who We Are:

Recruiting Heroes((link removed)) is an employment agency founded by a former First Responder. We are dedicated to finding amazing careers for America's Veterans and First Responders.

Recruiting Heroes LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.