Aircraft Mechanic II

General Description

Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair fuel systems, engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power‑train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty; maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components; applies technical knowledge of airframe and power‑plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restores equipment condition and/or operation; uses technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Has thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts; broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair; basic knowledge of electrical theory; knows aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Requires working knowledge of technical publications; receives technical guidance as needed; may lead teams on more complex aircraft tasks and may record entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex tasks; may inspect Mechanics I and II.
• Provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD), and recommends changes to Maintenance Work Orders (MWO).
• May specialize in sheet metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft systems disciplines.
• May use HVLP spray guns and other corrosion‑control tools.
• Work is performed on and off aircraft as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience on the C‑130H/J variant aircraft.
• May be required to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• CPR qualification is a preference.
• Trained on the proper use, inspection, and wear of personal protective clothing and equipment is required.
• Trained on the use of communication equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with recognizing symptoms of overexposure to chemicals, solvents, and fuels.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform post‑offer, pre‑employment and random substance‑abuse testing.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for periods throughout the day.
• Must climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands with fall protection devices.
• Must crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above/below shoulders.
• May lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must distinguish color and judge three‑dimensional depth.
• May operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
• Expected to work in high heat or extreme cold temperatures for extended periods.
• May operate in austere CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• May wear a full‑face or forced‑air respirator.
• May work in confined spaces.

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.