Job Description

About us:

RAVN Aerospace is headquartered in Ellington Field, Texas with various operating sites around the country. We offer a wide range of aviation services to assist governments, international organizations, and private sector entities. The aviation services fall into three main categories: Air-to-Air threat replication, Close Air Support, and Test and Evaluation.

We provide on and off-site aircraft operation for a diverse customer base in all areas of the aviation and aerospace industry with operating locations around the globe. We maintain a fleet of five Embraer A-27 (Tucano) and ten BAe L-59 (Hawk) aircraft; both have repeatedly proven to be extremely reliable in all environmental conditions, and both can carry a variety of sensors and payloads. 

This will be located at our contract site in San Antonio, Texas. 

What you get to do:

As an A&P Mechanic in the maintenance department, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting of Airframe and Powerplant systems on the A-27 Tucano and BAe Hawk aircraft, reporting to the Maintenance Lead in the accomplishment of the following functions supporting Close Air Support flights:

• Maintain the premises in a clean and organized manner.

• Assemble and install electrical, avionic, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools.

• Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems.

• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, system, and functional components.

• Service, repair, troubleshoot and modify aircraft and aircraft engines.

• Perform storage and shipment requirements on engines and support equipment to include documentation.

• Refer to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications to be met.

• Perform assigned tasks without supervision.

• Perform routine support equipment inspections and maintains and performs necessary corrective actions to include unscheduled maintenance.

• Operate assigned aerospace ground support equipment as required. Selects appropriate tools and equipment required to complete assignments.

• Comply with all company, OSHA and customer safety regulations.

• Record all inspection /maintenance actions using logbooks, computer terminals or other means as required.

• Follow all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company.

• Repair, rework and replace components or parts of CFSE to ensure proper operation.

• Assure that all required forms and documents are properly filled in and signed after maintenance work completion.

• Load and download aircraft weapons systems.

• Be able to commute to San Antonio, Texas

• A&P License required

• Active US federal government security clearance (ability to obtain one)

• Experience with turboprop and jet aircraft

• A minimum of 4+ year of jet aircraft experience

• 2+ years demonstrated experience as an A&P Mechanic with no violations

• Clean driving record

• Travel within the US

• Ability to remain calm in high paced environments

• Good communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Pass a drug screening test

• A successful candidate if preferred to have the following experience:

• Experience working on the Tucano and/or Hawk aircraft.

• PT6 Experience

• Turboprop experience

• Military aviation background

• Valid US Passport

• Willingness to travel

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