UCAR

AircraftMechanic

$77–114k Broomfield, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Aircraft Mechanic at UCAR. Skills: Aircraft Mechanic, A&P license, Turbine aircraft maintenance. Inspect turbine engines. Repair turbine engines”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain RAF aircraft in an airworthy condition

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem analysis; Decision making; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Extensive travel, Willing to travel up to 16 weeks per year, Must be able to pass an ATF background check, Must be able to pass a Transportation Screening Authority (TSA) screening, Work performed on-site at UCAR campuses and/or remote field sites

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

FAA Airframe and Power Plant license, Five years of experience as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, Three years of experience working on turbine powered aircraft, U. S. citizen, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or protected individual, Valid passport, Valid US driver's license, Willing to travel up to 16 weeks per year domestically and internationally, Pass an ATF background check, Pass a Transportation Screening Authority (TSA) screening

Nice to Have

Experience with and understanding of avionics components, Experience with Lockheed C-130 and/or Gulfstream GV aircraft, Sheet Metal Fabrication Experience, Composite Fabrication Experience, Be able to pass a FAA third class medical

What You'll Do.

Inspect turbine engines

Repair turbine engines

Inspect aircraft systems

Repair aircraft systems

Inspect avionics components

Repair avionics components

Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals

Interpret wiring diagrams

Interpret engineering drawings

Use computer-based maintenance tracking software

Perform preflight inspections

Perform post flight inspections

Repair sheet metal structures

Repair composite structures

Source material and supplies

Assist with machining tasks

Assist with fabrication tasks

Assist with inspection tasks

Assist with installation tasks

Operate large power equipment

Maintain ground support equipment

Evaluate research instrumentation installations

Lead routine maintenance

Lead service operations

Solve complex technical problems

Generate instructions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Fabrication Specialists; Assist instrumentation technicians; Assist researchers

Communication Scope

Good oral communication skills; Good written communication skills

Free ATS check

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