Aircraft Mechanic 3

DP Professionals

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Lake Charles, Louisiana

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PERMANENT

Updated 08/25/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

DPP is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Lake Charles, LA

Work schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:42 PM

Duration:

6 months

Terms:

W2 contract

Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Position summary:

We are seeking experienced Avionics Aircraft Mechanics to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles, LA.

You will use your thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

You will make entries in aircraft logs and records and are responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Use your detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools to test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals.
• Use your thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc.
• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components.

Other duties may include:

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Use your experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
• Use a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.

Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examine reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves; inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.

Inspect jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks; test engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.

Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.

Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, and apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Basic qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 10 years relevant aircraft Avionics experience.
• Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
• Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
• Able to wear respirators or other safety gear.
• Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces.

Preferred qualifications:

A&P License.

E-6B/707

experience.

US Citizen:

This role requires the ability to obtain a Secret US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply.

Interested?

Learn more:

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jacquelyn at Jacquelyn.

Kanedppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00763).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

EOE/AA/V/D

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