At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for skilled, dedicated Aircraft Mechanic Temps to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge today’s warriors for tomorrow’s fight. If you’re looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

This is a full time but temporary position. Duration of employment is TBD.

First and Second Shift Available

OVERVIEW/DUTIES/DESCRIPTION 

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections
• Examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate the source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair components, such as  carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
• Remove engines from aircraft, using hoist  or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.  
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.  
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS  

• High School Diploma/GED  
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English  
•  4 years’ hands-on aircraft maintenance experience preferred
•  A&P license preferred  
• Able to travel is preferred 
• Able to work  various shifts   
• Obtain/maintain security clearance  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES  

• Aircraft Safety
• Attention to detail 
• Fast paced, hands-on environment 
• Flexibility to work on different tasks and work with others
• Able to learn new skills    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Extensive sitting climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching
• Work in hangar 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.  

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job  

https://www.e-verify.gov   

• Background Check required  
• Drug Screening Required  
• Security clearance may be required  

EEO STATEMENT  

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf  

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf  

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT   

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.  

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION   

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.