Aircraft worker job description

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear; and occasionally walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Piper Aircraft Health Plan Overview:

Core Health Benefits:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

· Basic Life

· Accidental Death & Dismemberment

· Short-Term Disability (STD)

· Long-Term Disability (LTD)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits:

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

· Supplemental Life Insurance

· Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

Trustmark Voluntary Plans:

· Accident Plan

· Critical Illness

· Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

· Hospital StayPay

· Preferred Legal Plan

Piper Aircraft Time Off:

16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

11 Holidays

Aircraft Workers have to be vaccinated against COVID to go on detachments - a government requirement. This unit (VFA-122) is consistently on detachment, so we have to ensure applicants selected for Aircraft Worker are Fully Vaccinated!

Vertex Aerospace offers the opportunity to create a future at a fast-paced, innovative aerospace company. We encourage creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to take our Company to the next level. Our leadership team has over 530 years of combined experience to share with our employees to continue the Vertex legacy. We're invested in our people and their professional development because we aren't just building a company - we're building our future leaders.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Launch and recover aircraft by specific guidelines during the day and night hours.Perform aircraft inspections by published criteria.Perform fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.Service engine oil and hydraulic systems as required.Act as a member of an aircraft moving crew when directed.Perform aircraft washing and lubrication when assigned.Be familiar with and operate portable fire fighting equipment.Use provided safety equipment when working with hazardous materials.Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.Responsible for adhering to the Company Tool Control Program.Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.May be required to perform simple computer input functions.Under the specific provisions of the CBA, at the discretion of management, may be requested to perform the duties of Lead.When assigned to outlying fields:Maintain a communications link with line supervisory personnel and the on-site crash crew.Provide gravity and hot fueling services at outlying fields when assigned.Assist when directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of Government owned and Company owned equipment.Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed within the job classification.Must complete a Government approved Plane Captain Certification Program for type aircraft. Must be able to read, speak, write legibly and understand the English language. Must have a valid state operator's license and be able to pass Government licensing requirements.

Qualification Standards:

One (1) year of aircraft experience or one (1) year of experience with OJT certification on selected tasks. Must have basic mechanical aptitude.Must be able to pass comprehensive testing, demonstrate practical knowledge after the training, and complete examination by the Plane Captain Board to become a qualified Plane Captain within 120 days. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to obtain at least interim clearance within 6 months of the start date. Must be able to travel 75%.Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Licensing and Certification Requirements: Must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date, unless otherwise specified:

•Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent•Hazardous Waste Communications Training•FOD and TCP Awareness Trained•Security Clearance Awareness Training•OPNAV INST 4790.2 Program Awareness•ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness•Valid State Drivers License (upon applying)•Egress System Checkout Certified•GSE Licensed Certified•Aircraft Brake Rider Certified•Aircraft Towing Certified•Plane Captain Certified•Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training•Fuel Surveillance Trained

Physical Demands:

Climbing, standing stooping, bending pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking, and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individuals to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ High School or better in General Studies

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.

To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.

**Description:** The Aircraft Worker makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade worker, assists in troubleshooting

malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti\-icing, pneudraulic, engines,

auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems, removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts,

accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, and fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines, This worker may supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes

adjustments and settings such as cable tension and seat movement settings and adjustments; obtains standard parts such as fuel and oil line connections and fittings, cable linkage, and spark plug cables and harnesses by referring to parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples, may perform pre\-flight, thru\-flight, and post\-flight maintenance inspections, enter in the maintenance records description of the

work performed, and services engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating
condition

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**Basic Qualifications:**

Minimum 3 years' experience performing electrical installs\.

\-Applicant must have thorough knowledge of electrical install unique tools such as test equipment, multi\-meters and crimping tools\.

\-Must be proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings and technical manuals / technical orders\.

\-Applicant must be able to travel as required\.

\-Applicant must be able to work overtime as needed\.

\-Applicant must be able to work overtime as needed\.

\-Applicant must be able to work extended/multiple shifts as required for delivery schedule/budget\.

\-Candidate must have a high school diploma, or equivalent\.

\- Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects\.

**Desired Skills:**

\-Documented Military/DOD Service School, Civilian/FAA equivalent training or Electrical trades schools training\.

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\.

Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be

condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**

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**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.

**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**

Hourly/Non\-Exempt