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Strategic Technology Institute, Inc

Aircraft Mechanic I (CFT B003 CA)

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An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$85,510 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Aircraft Mechanic I (CFT B003 CA) Strategic Technology Institute, Inc • Fresno, California •
PERMANENT
Updated 08/28/2026 Job Description Job Summary Aircraft Mechanic I's must have a combination of experience in repairing engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows the direction of higher-graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engines from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, and performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair. May be required to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. •May require specialization in sheet metal, electric work, avionics, or other aircraft systems-related disciplines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing of contractor employee technical proficiency is not required. Requirements All Aircraft Mechanic must have Aviation Mechanic Experience and not just general maintenance experience.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Aviation mechanic experience working on UH-60, HH-60, AH-64, CH-47, and/or UH-72 aircraft series is desirable. Military experience is also a plus. Requirements For Mech
I / FEDS
Operator:
One Aircraft Mechanic Level I shall have Engine/Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS) Operator experience and function as a FEDS operator. Perform Diagnostic Tests and repairs on GE 700 Series and T55 series engines, engines in the US Army rotary ACFT inventory utilizing FEDS and all technical references. Perform all phases of acceptance testing of turbine engines to include components. Certify test results of IAW engine performance technical manuals. Perform scheduled inspections, services, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting of the FEDS system when required. Maintained all safety & health requirements Track and maintain operations, assist in Calibration/Correlation of FEDS, and order all required components to maintain FEDS serviceable. Maintain data sheets and other required forms and correspondence for maintenance and calibration of the FEDS. Provide a range of reports required by facility, NGB, and or Redstone/AMCOM regarding Engine performance, Maintenance requirements, Engines complete, and other reports as needed. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.