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ASD Global
Aircraft Mechanic 3 -ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE required
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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.
$79,775 / year median in Mississippi
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Aircraft Mechanic 3
- ACTIVE
SECRET CLEARANCE
required ASD Global- LUKA, Mississippi
CONTRACTOR
$50- 60/hr Updated 08/25/2026 Job Description Overview $50
- 60/hr Job Summary Job description: Aircraft Structures Mechanic Level 3 supporting our Iuka, MS site.
Responsibilities:
- Read and understand blueprints
- Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
- Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
- Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
- Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
- May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure
- Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
- Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness Requirements Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Minimum of 4 years of structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting Must have the active secret clearance to start Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software) Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace manufacturing Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, blueprints, etc.