Head Aircraft Mechanic (Non-Jet) jobs in Gulfport, MS

NOTE:  THIS IS A TRAVELING POSITION STATIONED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CONUS, AND POTENTIALLY OCONUS.  COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND TRAVEL/PER DIEM. 

Performs, oversees and provides guidance with various types of fabrication and installation of harnesses that control complex components on aircraft, such as engines, propeller systems, and flight control systems. Candidate will support live testing of engines and propellers, flight line servicing, towing, and delivery of aircraft.  Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform complex assembly and installation of a wide range of aircraft electrical components, to include wire harnesses, connector assemblies, relay panels, circuit breaker panels, line replacement units (LRU) and any other required components per program specifications. 
• Read and interpret service guidance such as job guides or engineering drawings to provide technical input for the developmental process of work instructions and processes as required.
• Perform fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of control, power, Video and RF cables.
• Use both In-Shop and Flight-line test equipment for aircraft testing, support, and servicing.
• Provide technical direction, training, and guidance to lower-level technicians as necessary..
• Perform in-depth Foreign Object & Debris (FOD) inspections or “Clean as you go” as required.
• Travel required 90% of time.
• Other Duties as Assigned

• 3-5 years of significant experience in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance/repair of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• High school diploma or graduate equivalency.
• Prior formal training, military or commercial, with ability to provide documented evidence.
• A&P license preferred.
• Foreign Object & Debris inspection processes and mitigation.
• Proficiency required in use of multiple types of electrical hand tools, such as crimpers, insertion and
• de-pinning tools, heat guns, soldering stations, multimeters, and bonding meters.
• Must be proficient in use of calibrated tooling, measuring tools, and test instruments.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.