Responsibilities may include:

• Maintains repairs/modifies aircraft structures and structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Position typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Position is required to have a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Will perform aircraft and equipment maintenance on other assigned MDS aircraft in a highly “cross-utilization/trained” environment.
• Will be required to perform at a moderate level of competency in one or more of the following areas: repair and reclamation, egress, electro/environmental, avionics, wheel & tire, sheet metal, composite repair, propulsion, fuels, AGE, armament, munitions, non-destructive inspection (NDI), and pneudraulics.
• Maintains aircraft and support equipment forms records IAW AF procedures utilizing AF Information Systems and forms as required.
• Performs transient aircraft support, CDDAR team chief, Phase dock, QA augmentation, Wheel & Tire duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of five years performing aircraft egress maintenance functions in a military environment and attainment of an Air Force 7 level (or equivalent) is required. ACES II Egress certification required
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance effort.
• The incumbent must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
• The incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Working knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems, concepts and applications of maintenance directives, data reporting, and using technical data is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Air Force supply and efficiency reporting procedures is mandatory.
• Knowledge of the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the security clearance level as mandated by the government customer.
• Maintains qualifications contained on the Special Certification Roster (SCR) as directed.
• Must possess a current valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires complying with unique commuting/travel requirements.
• Will work in aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, or overtime shifts as required.
• May work outdoors, sometimes in hot or cold weather.
• May be exposed to contaminants.
• May be exposed to hazardous conditions, such as when standing on scaffolding or climbing ladders
• Will be exposed to loud and persistent noise
• Will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: safety toe footwear, safety glasses, etc.

M1 Support Services, headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.