AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II CDI / AIRFRAMES

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

About The Position

Provides support for 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 mid-level aircraft mechanic role supporting contract maintenance on MV-22 series aircraft at MAG-36 (MV-22), MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The role 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 complex maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications; documents maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved systems; and may lead or provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics. The position also requires compliance with tool control, foreign object damage (FOD), safety, and quality programs. Work may involve day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of airframe aviation maintenance experience.
  • At least 4 years of MV-22 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Secret clearance required; CAC required.
  • Must obtain CDI qualification within 60 days of start.
  • Must meet qualification requirements within the timelines specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
  • Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
  • Requires sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems.
  • Must be able to work in high-noise environments, wear required PPE, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Former CDI or CDQAR qualification.
  • Former Safe for Flight qualification.

Responsibilities

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