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The Aviation Maintenance and Sustainment (AMS) Division of Leidos has openings for a A&P Mechanic. In this role, you would maintain aircraft in accordance with OEM specifications and FAA regulations. The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. The A&P Mechanic may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist.
THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)
Create aircraft logbook entries
Daily/turnaround inspections
Build Phase Inspection packages
Submit daily, weekly or monthly reports as required
Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment
Update maintenance tracking software and databases
Work hours may be adjusted for operational requirements
Perform shipping, receiving and issuing of aircraft material
Ability to troubleshoot systems to provide an effective solution
Maintain FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms
Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs
Washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems
Turbine engine, propeller, airframe and flight control/landing gear or engine rigging
Track and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and inspections on all aircraft systems
WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of prior relevant experience.
Current FAA A&P License
Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim DOD secret government security clearance
Must be a US Citizen and have a current US civilian driver's license
Must have a basic understanding of integrated avionics
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directive compliance (SL, SB, AD)
Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as required to support operations
Experience using common or special hand tools and test equipment as required for aircraft maintenance
Must complete DoT drug test to determine the presence of illegal or un-prescribed controlled substances
Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards during flight line operations
Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
Must have proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as maintenance database and tracking software
Preferred Qualifications, not required.
Avionics experience
Current FAA A&P License
Experience with King Air, DHC-8 or Challenger 650 aircraft preferred
NDT II: Electromagnetic and Liquid Penetrant a plus
AirborneISR
Original Posting Date:2025-02-21While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.