Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Lead Aircraft Mechanic - NFAC

Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (NFAC)

Function/Branch: Operations and Maintenance/NFAC

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade:J003

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $67.65 per hour

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Aircraft Mechanic, supporting TOS II, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (NFAC). The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal candidates only. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

Job Summary

This position is for a Lead Aircraft Mechanic to support facility operations and maintenance of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC). The Lead Aircraft Mechanic performs all the duties of an Aircraft Mechanic, such as preparing test articles for testing, installing test articles, operating test articles such as controls for engines, helicopters and rotorcraft, performs maintenance and servicing work to ensure facility reliability, along with specific Lead responsibilities detailed below.

Job Duties

Lead Aircraft Mechanic Responsibilities

Lead by example with a commitment to proper job safety planning, including
• Be an active participant in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development
• Review JSAs in the area and ensure job safety plans are in place and followed
• Ensure JSAs are updated when job circumstances change
• Ensure appropriate PPE is being used by the craft
• Be a role model for collaborative interactions and teamwork in the workplace
• Instruct and mentor less experienced craft
• Lead by example for maintaining clean, organized and safe workplaces
• Check progress on assigned tasks the craft are working on daily basis
• Assist Supervisor with daily assignments and tasks given to crew
• Provide general feedback, such as daily work progress reports, examples of strong safety or technical performance, and any issues or concerns to the Craft Supervisor

Aircraft Mechanic Responsibilities

• Install wind tunnel model and support components
• Perform inspection and maintenance tasks on rotorcraft/aircraft models
• Operate wind tunnel, model control consoles and model utility control consoles
• Perform facility retrofits and general maintenance of mechanical systems
• Establish a job safety analysis for performing work to mitigate or eliminate potential hazards
• Work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to read blueprints and facility drawings
• Read and understand operation and maintenance instructions
• Communicate oral and written instructions effectively, check for understanding
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace
• Support Engineering Department on assigned tasks
• Communicate issues and concerns to Lead Mechanic and Mechanical Craft Supervisor
• Bring safety concerns to Supervisor
• Provide feedback to Lead Mechanic and Supervisor for crew needs such as tools, training, certification, etc.
• Perform detailed pre-job safety planning including identifying potential hazards and developing a job safety analysis to mitigate or eliminate the hazards
• Attend requisite mechanical craft safety and job qualification training
• It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required and/or directed by Supervisor

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma plus trade school or related experience
• Helicopter/Aircraft maintenance or helicopter/aircraft flight experience
• 3+ years of experience in operation, installation, troubleshooting maintenance and repair of NFAC mechanical systems
• Valid California driver's license required to maintain job
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communication, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, co-workers, and management
• Must adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and environmental practices, as well as business ethics practices
• Ability to pass a physical exam and operate industrial machinery
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

$67.65 per hour at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

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