AIRCRAFT MECHANIC I AIRFRAMES

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Buffalo Grove, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Provides organizational-level aircraft maintenance and corrosion abatement on MV-22 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. This is a junior-level aircraft mechanic role supporting contract maintenance on MV-22 series aircraft at MAG-36 (MV-22), MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The position is full-time and onsite, requires a Secret clearance and CAC, and is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility. The mechanic performs aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and corrosion-control work. The role may involve leading and providing technical guidance to lower-level mechanics and requires compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs. Work may be assigned to day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of airframe aviation maintenance experience.
  • Ability to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.
  • Meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement timelines.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods; bending, kneeling, and climbing; and working in confined or elevated spaces.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems.
  • Ability to work in high-noise environments, wear required personal protective equipment, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 3 years of MV-22 or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
  • Former CDI/CDQAR preferred.
  • Former Safe for Flight preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
  • Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems in accordance with NAMP requirements.
  • May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
  • Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
  • Perform general, scheduled, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
  • Perform flight-line operations and functions.
  • Operate and inspect support equipment.
  • Move aircraft.
  • Perform corrosion control and spot treatment.
  • Perform preservation and de-preservation.
  • Ensure technical directive compliance and perform modifications.
  • Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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