S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.S3, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to support on-going projects at Ft. Johnson, LA.Military experience is a plus.Description:Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.Responsibilities:
Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Removing engines from aircraft, using a hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repairing or replacing defective engine parts, and reassembling and installing engines in aircraft.
It requires that this mechanic adjust, repair, or replace the electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories and perform preflight, through-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and enters in the maintenance records a description of the work performed.
Verifies the work was performed satisfactorily; service engines and airframe components at the line station are making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Specializes in work repair and modification of structural, precision, functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair.
Qualifications:
Must have a combination of two or more years of experience in repairing engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty required to meet the assigned missions.
Must have two or more years of experience in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation, and heating systems.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE:(1) Qualified Flight Mechanic with over 150 hours of experience as a Flight Mechanic or Crew Chief and having been qualified or trained in that capacity during military service.(2) Be able to pass the FAA 3rd Class or Military Class III flight physical.Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.