Strategic Technology Institute, Inc — Leesville, Louisiana
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Aircraft Mechanic III Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) Location: Fort Polk, Leesville, LA — On-site Access Requirement: Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) ABOUT STi Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering • MRO • Logistics • IT & Cybersecurity • Program Control . STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering flexible, mission-driven solutions that help Federal customers solve complex operational challenges. POSITION OVERVIEW STi is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to lead aircraft maintenance activities supporting the 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment (1-5 AVN) at Fort Polk, Louisiana. This position provides hands-on technical leadership, complex troubleshooting and repair, and guidance to mechanics performing scheduled and unscheduled aviation maintenance. Supported platforms include UH-60 series, CH-47, and AH-64 aircraft , with additional aircraft supported as assigned under the contract. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include: • Lead a team performing aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Provide technical direction to subordinate mechanics and perform, supervise, and inspect maintenance work within applicable qualifications and authorizations.
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, engines, and mechanical systems involving complex maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and related aircraft components.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to identify malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, manufacturer instructions, and other approved technical data to resolve complex maintenance problems.
• Perform and guide aircraft sheet metal and structural repair or modification activities within assigned qualifications.
• Determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems as required during aircraft troubleshooting.
• Use and provide guidance on aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and structural repair equipment.
• Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers, Government customers, and maintenance personnel.
• Prioritize maintenance workloads and coordinate team activities to meet aircraft delivery and operational schedules.
• Complete and review aircraft maintenance entries in applicable logs, records, forms, and electronic systems.
• Support maintenance operational checks and maintenance test flight preparations within assigned responsibilities.
• Support BDAR and DART operations as assigned and qualified.
• Ensure assigned work follows applicable technical requirements, tool control procedures, and maintenance safety practices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT • Work is performed on-site at Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana , supporting 1-5 AVN and associated JRTC maintenance requirements.
• Duties include hands-on maintenance and team leadership in aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, flight line areas, and other designated maintenance locations.
• Work requires coordination with maintenance personnel, technical specialists, engineers, and Government representatives.
• Assigned duties require compliance with applicable maintenance procedures and use of required personal protective equipment.
Keywords: Aircraft Mechanic III, maintenance lead, rotary wing, Army aviation, helicopter maintenance, UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, aircraft troubleshooting, structural repair, ACN, IVHMS, EDGS, HAZMAT, Fort Polk, Leesville, JRTC EEO: STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
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