Aircraft Mechanic OCONUS

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Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. From our airborne work with sensors alerting warfighters to what's over the next hill, to our autonomous maritime platforms protecting sea lanes and shores; our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe.

We are a full-service provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions. We conduct full life cycle support – including air and ground ISR processing and integration and providing a 'tip-to-tail' solution for government agencies.

The Aviation Maintenance and Sustainment (AMS) Division of Leidos has openings for A&P Mechanics OCONUS (60 day rotation schedule). In this role, you would maintain aircraft in accordance with OEM specifications and FAA regulations. The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. The A&P Mechanic may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create aircraft logbook entries
• Daily/turnaround inspections
• Build Phase Inspection packages
• Submit daily, weekly or monthly reports as required
• Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment
• Update maintenance tracking software and databases
• Work hours may be adjusted for operational requirements
• Perform shipping, receiving and issuing of aircraft material
• Ability to troubleshoot systems to provide an effective solution
• Maintain FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms
• Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs
• Washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems
• Turbine engine, propeller, airframe and flight control/landing gear or engine rigging
• Track and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and inspections on all aircraft systems

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of prior relevant experience.
• Current FAA A&P License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim DOD secret government security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen and have a current US civilian driver's license
• Must have a basic understanding of integrated avionics
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directive compliance (SL, SB, AD)
• Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as required to support operations
• Experience using common or special hand tools and test equipment as required for aircraft maintenance
• Must complete DoT drug test to determine the presence of illegal or un-prescribed controlled substances
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards during flight line operations
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
• Must have proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as maintenance database and tracking software

Preferred Qualifications

• Avionics experience
• Current FAA A&P License  
• Experience with King Air, DHC-8 or Challenger 650 aircraft preferred
• NDT II:  Electromagnetic and Liquid Penetrant a plus

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Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.