Aircraft Mechanic I (Engine Manager) (TEMPORARY)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Engine Manager) repairs and maintains aircraft engines, structures, systems, and components of moderate difficulty to meet assigned missions. The mechanic troubleshoots aircraft and engine malfunctions; repairs, replaces, rebuilds, and installs components; interprets maintenance and technical documentation; performs inspections and servicing; and records and verifies completed work. Duties may include removing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reinstalling engines, as well as supervising aircraft jacking and towing. FAA licensing may be required in some circumstances, but FAA licensing of contractor employee technical proficiency is not required.

In the Engine Manager assignment, the mechanic troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and performs sequential disassembly and assembly of aircraft jet engines in accordance with applicable technical data. The Engine Manager controls engine support for production and delivery requirements and monitors engines, modules, components, special inspections, time compliance technical orders, and time change items for F-15 and F-16 series jet engines and other inducted power plants. Responsibilities include tracking, planning, scheduling, documentation, historical record maintenance, initialization deck processing, and shipment and receipt of engines and modules. The role requires working knowledge of specified Air Force maintenance systems, instructions, and technical orders.

This is a temporary position estimated to end May 27, 2027, and not to exceed 180 days. The position is located in NOLA. Employment is contingent on proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility, satisfactory references and background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, required clearance if needed, and KAI commencing performance on the contract.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Meet security requirements for installation, facility, and network access.
• Qualify for and possess a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Working knowledge of IMDS, CEMS, AFI 21-104, AFI/ANGI 10-201, AFI 23-101, T.O. 00-25-254-1, T.O. 00-25-254-2, T.O. 00-20-5-1, AFCSM 21-558, and aircraft '-6' technical orders.

Nice To Haves

• Seven or more years of aviation maintenance experience on F-15 and F-16 series jet engines at the Organizational, Intermediate, and/or Depot level.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, rebuild, and install aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace, reassemble, and install aircraft engines and engine parts.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Record maintenance performed and verify that work was completed satisfactorily.
• Service engines and airframe components at line stations and perform repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Track installed and removed engine and component special inspections (SIs), time compliance technical orders (TCTOs), and time change items (TCIs).
• Plan, schedule, and document maintenance actions for engines, modules, and components.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on engine and module cross-level and time-matching efforts.
• Communicate directly with Depot and OEM Engineers.
• Provide TCI information on serially controlled items for engine, module, and component cannibalization actions.
• Maintain and update historical documents for serially tracked engines, modules, components, and major assemblies.
• Request and process initialization decks (I-Decks), including embedded parts, part numbers, serial numbers, EOT, inspections, active TCTOs, and TCIs; ensure IMDS data mirrors the CEMS Central Data Base.
• Obtain required MAJCOM EM approval before shipping CRF engines and modules; prepare engines for shipment in accordance with applicable technical orders.
• Notify the MAJCOM EM and owning SRAN EM of engine and module shipments and receipts, and record shipment and receipt transactions in CEMS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefit of $3.65 per hour, paid up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan, with a company contribution of $0.35 per hour paid up to 40 hours per week.
• 11 days of PTO on the employee's anniversary date.
• 11 paid holidays for KAI employees at NAS JRB New Orleans.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed