Req ID: 492

Job Title: HARDWARE TECHNICIAN II

Location: Jacksonville, FL, US 32221

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Travel: Up to 25%
Job Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of aerodynamics relating to fixed or rotary wing aircraft or missiles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic fluid actuator systems, emergency air systems, air conditioning and heating systems, integrated mechanical control systems, main drive systems, gear boxes, engines, landing gear systems, and airframe rigging systems.
• Knowledge of calibrated tools used in assembly and testing.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drive systems, power plants, linkage controls, and knowledge of hand tools.
• Possess and display leadership skills within the Hardware Technician trade and provide guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Knowledge of the mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems of all surface-controlled elements of operational aircraft.
• Requires a working knowledge of metals, fabrics, plastics, compounds, and lubricants, ship equipment such as drill presses, lathers, buffing machines, hydraulic test stands, etc., hand tools, and measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, plug, torque, and thread gages.
• Must be able to read and interpret written directives, engineering drawings, retain memory of specifications and tolerances, and have enough dexterity to prevent damage to serviceable parts during rework.
• Must be skilled in operational diagnostic analysis of integrated aircraft systems as simulated in trainer systems.
• Must be experienced in disassembly, repair, overhauls, modification, assembly, and synchronization of the system and operational checkout of the completed system.
• Possess the job knowledge, attention to detail, and judgement to review the work of subordinates; inspect and evaluate the work of subordinates; mentor, train, and guide subordinates in proper techniques; solve problems related to the work being completed; determine material and equipment required to complete the work assigned.
• Ability to troubleshoot highly sophisticated automated multi-integrated systems for flight control, armament, safety, emergency, and landing systems.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical directives, and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of related experience required.
• Experience with aircraft mechanical, airframe/structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred.