Aircraft Mechanic 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Aircraft Mechanic 3's for a contract opportunity in Luka, MS.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.
• 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
• Must have the ability to work any shift

POSITION 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools (Drills, grinders, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, tape measures, scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures
• Experience working to electronic or written instructions
• Ability to read engineering drawings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
4/10 work week. Must have the ability to work any shift. This position may be filled at varying shift times
A shift - Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm
B Shift - Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-4am

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

 
Job Number: 218667
Job Location: Luka, MS
Rate: Up to $69.87 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 06/15/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Dylan Manning
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: dmanning@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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