With Operations in the US, Europe and the Middle East, Draken utilizes leading technologies and a varied fleet of aircraft to deliver world-class adversary training and special mission support to militaries and their partners globally.

Draken’s’ core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork in combination with safety, innovation, experience, flexibility, and in-depth knowledge of our customers’ needs helps to drive our success.

Draken offers a comprehensive FTE benefits package: Health Insurance effective day one of employment; Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance, PTO available immediately, Federal Holidays off, Annual Year End Time Off, Retirement Savings/401(k) plans with company match; Specific benefits programs and options available are outlined in Draken Benefits Guides.

Draken is currently seeking Aircraft Mechanics to support Draken operations at Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

If you are seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and inclusive workplace, please consider joining us.

OVERVIEW/DUTIES/DESCRIPTION

• Performs/supervises repair & reclamation and maintenance support functions
• Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
• Detects and advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft, removed components and related aerospace equipment
• Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
• Interprets/advises on maintenance procedures/policies to repair aircraft, parts and equipment
• Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
• Removes, installs and operationally checks aircraft components
• Maintains, rebuilds and/or overhauls aircraft components according to technical data
• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems
•  Performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• High School Diploma/GED  
• 3-5 years’ hands on aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to workday and night shifts, weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required  
• Must 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) 
• Must have a working knowledge of computers (input/extract data) and basic computer software programs such as Word, Outlook
• Obtain/maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES  

• Aircraft Safety
• Great attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment 
• Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn 
• Effective Communication Skills 
• Professional appearance and conduct with customers, vendors and other employees 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Work performed in hangar or on flight line
• Must have the ability to stand for frequent periods of time and must be able to perform tasks that require manual dexterity, frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, pushing and other related activities.  Work environment is exposed to outdoors, may experience extreme weather conditions
• Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment: safety toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and other items as assigned.

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  
• Employment physical may be 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/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.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 hrdrakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811. 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.