Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Kaneohe Bay, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs organizational-level maintenance and repairs on KC-130J aircraft, including avionics/electrical systems and related subsystems. The work includes troubleshooting malfunctions; diagnosing and correcting faults; disassembling, inspecting, evaluating, repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, engines, and functional components; and carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The mechanic follows technical instructions, directives, maintenance manuals, and applicable procedures, determines required repairs and modifications, documents maintenance actions, and may verify work performed by others when qualified. Duties also include inspections, aircraft movement, support-equipment operations, corrosion control, preservation, and general aircraft servicing. The position requires technical accuracy, knowledge of aircraft maintenance records and applicable programs, and adherence to policies and procedures. The mechanic may be required to perform as a Collateral Duty Inspector for avionics systems. Employment is contingent on proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility, satisfactory references and background check, passing a pre-employment drug test, and obtaining any required clearance by the effective start date.

Requirements

• At least three years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification.
• Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be deployable to locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS).
• Ability to troubleshoot aircraft-system malfunctions and perform general organizational-level maintenance.
• Knowledge of avionics/electrical systems and related subsystems, and aircraft logs and records administration.
• Knowledge of technical directives, NAMP programs, and basic supply procedures.
• Ability to write clearly and with technical accuracy, demonstrate leadership, and ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance and technical manuals, publications, and aircraft maintenance records.
• Working understanding of the aircraft and its systems.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational-level maintenance support and general aircraft maintenance on KC-130J aircraft.
• Troubleshoot aircraft-system malfunctions and perform diagnosis, corrective actions, inspections, evaluations, repairs, replacements, and modifications.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance, including maintenance control planning and management.
• Maintain assigned aircraft and aeronautical equipment in accordance with CNAFINST 4790.2 programs and the Performance Work Statement.
• Complete aircraft maintenance action documentation through records, forms, and electronic means, including OOMA or hard copy.
• Perform aircraft inspections, movement, support-equipment operations and inspections, corrosion control, aircraft painting, preservation, and de-preservation.
• Comply with technical directives and perform required modifications.
• Perform duties as Collateral Duty Inspector for avionics systems.
• Perform vibration analysis, tire and wheel work, hydraulic contamination tasks, and APU operations.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-free workstations, shops, and maintenance facilities.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications.
• Enter descriptions of completed work in maintenance records and verify satisfactory completion when qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefit of $7.75 per hour, paid up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Ability to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.
• Accrual of 4.30 hours of PTO biweekly.
• Eleven paid holidays for employees at VMGR-153.

What This Job Offers

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