Senior Technologist - Airframe & Powerplant Technician

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy.

Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; pension and 401(k); paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement.

Seeking a motivated Airframe and Power plant technician to join our Aviation Maintenance Team based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Daily responsibilities will be to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing activities on U.S. Department of Energy aircraft (Beechcraft B-350 airplane, Bell-412/212 helicopter and/or Leonardo AW139) operated by MSTS.

• The NNSA Air unit is first and foremost an emergency response team. Mechanic standby requirements include 2‑3 weeks on standby (sometimes longer), $40 per day extra, being within 2 hours of the assigned base, having reliable cell phone reception, remaining fit to maintain the aircraft, and being deployable for several weeks straight.
• Deployments for several weeks at a time are possible for both emergency response and non‑emergency response missions.
• Accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing activities on U.S. Department of Energy aircraft.
• Assist technicians and maintenance personnel in the development, integration, installation, and removal of standard mission equipment in aircraft.
• Work with stockroom personnel to facilitate the timely requisitioning of all parts, materials and equipment needed to complete aircraft maintenance.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with the latest revision of the manufacturer's instructions, applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations, and the Aviation Operations Manual.
• Operate and maintain ground support equipment.
• May conduct inspections of work in progress during aircraft maintenance activities, coordinate modifications and major repairs with the FAA, and provide input to aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with airworthiness programs established by the airframe manufacturers.
• Perform other work as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Associate degree in a field related to the position plus at least 5 years of progressive related experience, or high school diploma plus 7 years of progressive related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Proficient at troubleshooting and diagnosing turbine‑powered airplane and helicopter airframe, engine, and electrical systems, with working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 91, 65, 43, and 21.
• Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic manufacturer maintenance libraries.
• Participate in the Deployment Authorization Program (DAP) and be able to travel and work non‑standard hours, deploying on domestic and overseas missions on short notice on company aircraft or vehicle. Capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and travel may be required.
• Experience with Beechcraft B-350 airplane, Bell-412/212 helicopter and/or Leonardo AW139, Pratt and Whitney PT6 Series Engine, and FAA Inspection Authorization are desired.
• Primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV…