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We are looking for skilled, dedicated Aircraft Mechanics to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge todays warriors for tomorrows fight. If you're looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!\nWe offer: First day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately\nOVERVIEW/DUTIES/DESCRIPTION \nPerforms/supervises repair & reclamation and maintenance support functions\nPerforms end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections\nDetects and advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft, removed components and related aerospace equipment\nUses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems\nInterprets/advises on maintenance procedures/policies to repair aircraft, parts and equipment\nTroubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment\nRemoves, installs and operationally checks aircraft components\nMaintains, rebuilds and/or overhauls aircraft components according to technical data\nConducts functional tests of repaired components and systems\nSupervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations\nOthers duties as assigned\nQualifications\nHigh School Diploma/GED \nMust speak, read, write, and understand English \nMust have at least 7 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience\nMust be willing to travel up to 25% of the time\nMust be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends as required \nMust have an in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives, aircraft/vehicle movement, flight line operations, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications (read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematics, diagrams, drawings and technical orders) \nMust have a working knowledge of computers (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel \nObtain/maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification \nObtain/maintain security clearance \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES \nGreat attention to detail\nProfessional appearance and conduct with customers, vendors and co-workers\nAbility to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment\nFlexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn\nEffective Communication Skills\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT \nRegularly works in a hangar and a flight line environment.\nExtensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands\nAbility to lift 25 pounds\nREQUIRED DOCUMENTS \nFederal 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.\nhttps://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job\nhttps://www.e-verify.gov\nBackground Check required\nDrug Screening Required\nSecurity clearance may be required\nEEO STATEMENT \nDraken 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\nhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf\nPAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT \nThe 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.\nACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION \nAs 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  or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES \nPlease 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. 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