A&P Mechanic

Description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse Aviation Professionals always have a multitude of career choices. Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions.  We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.

Airborne Solutions Operations (ASO) in the Defense Group at Leidos is seeking A&P Mechanics to maintain and provide on going general maintenance and modification support of turbo prop and jet powered aircraft.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Perform on-going maintenance to include routine servicing, aircraft launch and recovery,  troubleshooting & diagnosis, phase inspections and flight line repair using standard operating procedures and manufacturing specifications in the maintenance process.

• Provide on going daily maintenance and support to include trouble shooting and repair, phase inspections, cleaning aircraft, launch and recovery etc.

• Perform repair, overhaul and or inspection of components such as fuel nozzles, wheels, brakes etc.

• Requires strong ability to utilize precision tools while performing diagnosis, repairs and modifications. 

• Perform maintenance task in a timely manner while delivering a clean, safe quality product with attention to detail on the completed task.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of related experience.

• Vocational development or on-the-job training of Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) with 3 plus years turbine and or jet experience.

• Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs while delivering a clean safe finished product

• Ability to read and follow structural drawings as well as OEM technical publications.

• Experience in General Aviation, King Air, Challanger a plus.

• Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.

Ability to:

• Crawl in and out of tight spaces

• Comfortably work in confined areas in a kneeling or crouched position

• Lift, balance and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Work in enclosed hangars as well as exterior in year round weather conditions

• Work off site as required

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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 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. 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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Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected].

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.