Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Buffalo Grove, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes) position requires a combination of experience in repairing engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty to meet assigned missions. This role involves making repairs to aircraft under the direction of higher-graded workers. The mechanic will troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems, including structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation/heating systems. Responsibilities include repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures and functional components, using a variety of tools and equipment. The mechanic must read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical data to determine repair methods. Specific tasks include replacing worn or damaged components, removing and reassembling engines, adjusting electrical systems, performing various inspections, and servicing aircraft components. The role also involves supervising aircraft jacking and towing, documenting maintenance performed, and performing repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. Specialization in sheet-metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft systems may be required. The Aircraft Mechanic I is equivalent to a Marine Corps Collateral Duty Inspector. Additional required skills for corrosion control personnel include respirator fit qualification, Aircraft Corrosion Control certification, aircraft tow qualifications, and experience with aircraft powerline maintenance. The Contractor Aircraft Mechanic I, in addition to specified corrosion functions, shall be trained and qualified as Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI) in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program 4790 and local/command requirements. Qualified Mechanics I shall serve within work centers 120 (Airframes) and be responsible for performing maintenance in their respective qualifications as a Mechanic I CDI.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previously Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Airframes Systems.
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be deployable to locations Outside Continental U.S. (OCONUS).
• Respirator fit qualified.
• Aircraft tow qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience with aircraft powerline maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems.
• Ability to perform general Organizational Level maintenance.
• Possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft: Airframes/Structures/Hydraulics and related Sub-Systems, and Aircraft Logs and Records Administration.
• Knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and basic supply procedures.
• Experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Exhibit leadership and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
• Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.

Nice To Haves

• 7 years or more of Organizational level maintenance.
• 5 years or more maintenance experience on KC-130J aircraft.
• NALCOMIS OOMA Familiarization/Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management Course (Course D/E-555-0053 OR A COMBINATION OF NALCOMIS OOMA Familiarization Course (Course D/E-555-0054) and Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Course (Course D/E-555-0040)).
• Previously Safe For Flight certified.
• Previously Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Airframes, Power Plants, and/or Avionics Systems.
• Qualified as Vibration Analysis Operator/Interpreter.
• Tire and Wheel certified.
• Hydraulic Contamination certified.
• APU Operator certified.
• Aircraft Tow qualifications as wing walker, Tow Supervisor, and driver.
• Aircraft paint and final finish experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.
• Remove engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair.
• Perform diagnosis and corrective actions, disassemble, inspect, evaluate, and accomplish necessary repairs.
• Lay out work according to technical instructions and technical directives.
• Determine what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required.
• Verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.
• Perform Aircraft Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance Support, General Aircraft Maintenance, Corrosion Prevention, Detection, and Abatement/Repair as required for KC-130J aircraft.
• Maintain assigned aircraft/aeronautical equipment in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) programs IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Perform Scheduled and unscheduled Organizational (O-Level) Maintenance Support.
• Perform Maintenance Control planning and management.
• Perform Aircraft maintenance action documentation via records, forms, and electronic means.
• Perform Support Equipment operations and inspections.
• Perform Aircraft inspections.
• Perform Aircraft Movement.
• Perform Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting.
• Perform Troubleshooting.
• Perform Preservation and de-preservation.
• Perform General aircraft maintenance.
• Perform Technical Directive compliance and modifications.
• Initiate and Complete Maintenance Action Forms via Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) or hard copy.
• Perform duties as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Airframes, Power Plants, and Avionics Systems.
• Perform Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter duties.
• Perform Tire and Wheel maintenance.
• Perform Hydraulic Contamination control.
• Perform APU operations.
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed