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T-38 Aircraft Maintenance Technician

The T-38 Aircraft Maintenance Technician maintains all aspects of the T-38 aircraft, support equipment, and forms and records. This role performs crew chief, repair and reclamation, quality assurance, maintenance support functions, sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations. In addition, they will be responsible for performing aircraft inspections such as preflight, thru-flight, postflight, hourly postflight, special inspections, and isochronal inspections. They will also advise on problems, maintenance, servicing, and inspection of aircraft and related aerospace equipment and utilize technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.

Essential Functions

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, components, and equipment.
• Assists in launching and recovering aircraft.
• Removes and installs T-38 aircraft assemblies, engines, and engine components.
• Conducts operational checks and repairs / replaces damaged components and systems.
• Performs T-38 ground engine operations.
• Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems.
• Accomplishes aircraft weight and balance functions.
• Performs T-38 aircraft jacking, lifting, mooring, and towing operations.
• Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
• Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness.
• Performs crash recovery duties.
• Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Performs pre-use inspections and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inventories and maintains aircraft mission equipment.
• May be required to perform entry and maintenance tasks in confined spaces.
• Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems.
• Inspects, clears, and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
• Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.
• Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
• The T-38 Aircraft Maintenance Technician will be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in principles applying to T-38 aircraft systems
• Knowledgeable in T-38 theory of aircraft flight, hydraulic principles, aircraft electrical concepts, and servicing concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good decision analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
• Proficient in T-38 aircraft safety and servicing processes.
• Knowledgeable in Air Force Technical Order system, supply procedures, and deficiency reporting procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.
• Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
• Ability to follow processes.
• Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to assist teammates in accomplishing task.
• Able to multi-task.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of tactical Aircraft Maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
• Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A3X3 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance or 2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance experience highly desirable.
• Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines and abilities.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance.
• Background in TCTO application a plus.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Working Environment:

A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Overtime may be required.

Preference Statement Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. Reasonable Accommodation It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.