Aircraft Issue Clerk - Military veterans preferred

• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Organizational Maintenance Control Clerk and Data Entry Clerk classifications.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Data Entry Clerk classification.
• Releases aircraft that are “Safe for Flight ".
• Operates two-way communication equipment to coordinate flight line operations.
• Utilizing flight schedules designate and issue aircraft in accordance with mission requirements to scheduled instructor pilots and students.
• Directs pilot discrepancies to appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Assists student and instructor pilots in completion of applicable maintenance forms.
• Maintains / reviews Aircraft Discrepancy Books (ADB) to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinates special / cross country flights with squadron flight duty officer.
• Maintains appropriate tracking for fuel, aborts, trouble calls, oxygen servicing, spot numbers, turn around inspections, etc.
• Tracks flight hours to initiate aircraft engine oil sampling.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment.
• Ensures safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

• Possess a working knowledge of the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
• Able to operate two-way communication equipment and speak in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
• Basic understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable maintenance / technical manuals and publications.
• Basic computer entry skills.

Experience & Education

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in military or civilian aviation maintenance control.
• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aviation clerical courses or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) year of on the job training and / or experience.
• Able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Normal administrative duties with occasional kneeling, standing, stooping and bending.
• Required lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Administrative office environment with minimum exposure to noise hazards.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.

Travel

• No travel required