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Aircraft Mechanic 3 Hot

Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36391412544
Posted
2026-8-5

Aircraft Mechanic 3

DPP is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 for our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry. Work location: Onsite in Lake Charles LA. Work schedule: Monday Thursday 6:00 AM 4:42 PM. Duration: 6 months. Terms: W2 contract. Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Position summary:

  • We are seeking experienced Avionics Aircraft Mechanics to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles LA.
  • You will use your thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
  • You will make entries in aircraft logs and records and are responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Adjust repair or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
  • Read and interpret manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals service bulletins technical data engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Use your detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools to test equipment torque wrenches dial indicators micrometers cable tensiometers sheet metal brakes and sheers etc.
  • Read and interpret schematics assembly drawings process specifications wiring diagrams technical manuals written instructions etc.
  • Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals.
  • Use your thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting repair procedures and replacement of parts.
  • Have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
  • Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers strippers wire cutters heat shrink gun etc.
  • Assemble modify and install wire bundles conductors and other electrical components.

Other duties may include:

  • Maintain repair and modify aircraft structures structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
  • Use your experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
  • Use a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
  • Perform 100-hour progressive isochronal phase periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections examine reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks and listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions such as sticking or burnt valves; inspect jet engines and components for cracks corrosion foreign object damage burned areas distortions security warping wear and missing segments.
  • Inspect jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks distortion corrosion burn-out security or breaks; test engine operation using testing equipment such as ignition analyzer compression checker distributor timer ammeter and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester to locate source of malfunction.
  • Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls engines hydraulics pneumatics fuel systems and mechanical components.
  • Perform preflight thru-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft including flushing crankcase cleaning screens and filters greasing moving parts and checking brakes.

Basic qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 10 years relevant aircraft Avionics experience.
  • Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
  • Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
  • Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
  • Able to wear respirators or other safety gear.
  • Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces.

Preferred qualifications:

  • A&P License.
  • E-6B/707 experience.

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Aircraft Mechanic 3

Location: Lake Charles LA

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: AP Mechanic
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: DP Professionals seeks a Aircraft Mechanic 3.

Aircraft Mechanic 3

DPP is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 for our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry. Work location: Onsite in Lake Charles LA. Work schedule: Monday Thursday 6:00 AM 4:42 PM. Duration: 6 months. Terms: W2 contract. Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Position summary:

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Date Posted: 2026-8-5

Please Apply by: 2026-8-21