Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic

Job Description

Position Responsibilities
:

Possesses considerable knowledge of machinery

in order to

diagnose, troubleshoot,

maintain

and repair Aerospace Ground Equipment either in the field or in a shop environment, with little supervision.  Performs service, maintenance,

repair

and overhaul

in accordance with

manufacturer's recommendations.

Interfaces with New York Air National Guard (NYANG) and US Air Force (USAF) personnel

on a daily basis
.

Provides flight line services as

required
.

Performs work as specified on work orders or initiates work orders when

required
.

Ensures work performed is

in accordance with

established procedures and/or manufacturer's specifications.

Routinely overhauls, repairs or

maintains

gasoline and

diesel-powered

equipment.

Uses diagnostic equipment and procedures to diagnose and correct equipment faults.

Inspects lift equipment and

determines

safe operability prior to issue.

Operates shop equipment including load banks, welders, compressors,

presses

and nitrogen charging units.

Performs generator set inspections and maintenance as

required
.

Provides serviceable

equipment to NYANG or USAF as

requested
.

Services

aircraft

latrines, empties urinals.

Documents work performed, status of equipment,

maintains

records and generates reports as

required
.

Recommends p
arts resupply to the AGE Mechanic Lead
.

Sets example of professional work ethic and behavior.  Provides direction and communications, verbally and in writing to ensure continuity of operations during and between shifts.

Lift, move and/or install parts,

assemblies

or equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.  May perform work outside under severe weather conditions.

Works rotating shifts as required 24 hours/day.

Performs duties in support of Operations

Division metrics

(as provided by supervisor).

Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, affected by this position's work activities.

Works to achieve goals and contractual commitments.

Maintains a clean,

orderly

and safe work area.

Responsible for

maintaining

a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Complies with

all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

Performs other duties as

required
.

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

A m
inimum of

four

years of experience

working with a combination of diesel and gasoline engines
,

electrical/electronic

and hydraulic systems

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

Complies with

applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure.

Proficient using

Microsoft Office

Word; ability to accurately document changes to work orders and inventory on a

computer-based

system.

Preferred

Two years technical school or similar military training is highly desirable.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.