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Aircraft Mechanic Reno Nevada

Tactical Air is currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This position will support Tactical Airs fleet of fighter aircraft with over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance and more than 30 years of military adversary contract maintenance. The Maintenance staff are a dedicated team comprised of experienced A&P-certified and tactical aircraft mechanics technicians and logisticians who all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for the Aircraft Mechanic position will be professional highly productive disciplined team-oriented technically astute and responsive to the needs of the company colleagues and customers. This position will report to the Director of Maintenance and will perform organizational intermediate and limited depot-level maintenance to include inspection operational test repair modification and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft components and equipment. This position will apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance guidance and instruction to other teammates as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED with at least 1 year of applicable work experience.
• Current work experience in aircraft maintenance occupational field preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience with high performance military aircraft (F-5/T-38).
• A&P Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Support Equipment Operator License (Tow Tractor N2 Servicing Trailer and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum).
• Valid state drivers license.
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States complete a U.S. government I-9 form and successfully pass a government background check.

Desired Experience/Skills

• A&P certification.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds (with assistance if required).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs and/or ladders.

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment random or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required.
• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications required.
• Occasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises fumes from engines and chemicals unpredictable climate (hot/cold) and electrical shock or trip or slip hazards.
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials.
• Specific work hours determined by operational departmental or contractual requirements.
• Occasional evening weekend holiday and overtime work may be required.
• Occasional travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

I understand that if an offer of employment is made I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit driving criminal background professional references and other background checks. By applying for this position I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

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