Aircraft Mechanic II (Crew Chief)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Mountain Home, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft Mechanic II (Crew Chief) performs moderate-difficulty aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification work on aircraft structures and systems, including engines, sheet metal, hydraulics, electrical systems, power trains, flight controls, pneumatics, and fuel systems. The role applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation, using technical publications, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals. The mechanic may provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and recommendations for changes to Maintenance Work Orders (MWO). The role prioritizes workloads, may lead teams on complex aircraft tasks, may inspect other Mechanic IIs and Is, and may make entries in aircraft logs and records.

The Crew Chief is responsible for leading teams in specified F-15E maintenance tasks, including jacking and de-jacking aircraft, bleeding hydraulic systems, and performing hydraulic landing gear emergency operational checks. The position also assists the Level II A/E with electrical wiring and other tasks requiring two people. Work is performed in accordance with procedures established in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), with technical guidance available from a supervisor or higher-level technician.

The position includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, maintenance planning and management, documentation, inspections, troubleshooting, technical directive compliance, support equipment operation and inspection, tool control, logbook maintenance, housekeeping, parts requisitioning, and other assigned tasks. Shift work, overtime, flexible work-week schedules, and travel for off-station Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required.

Requirements

• At least six years of aviation maintenance experience, including a minimum of six years total aircraft maintenance experience as a Crew Chief.
• At least one year of experience on F-15 aircraft.
• Skill and qualifications to lead a team in jacking and de-jacking F-15E aircraft.
• Skill and qualifications to lead a team in bleeding hydraulic systems on F-15E aircraft.
• Skill and qualifications to lead a team in performing hydraulic landing gear emergency operational checks on F-15E aircraft.
• Ability to assist the Level II A/E with electrical wiring and other tasks requiring two people.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and ability to interpret technical documentation, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals.
• Basic Corrosion Control Course.
• Ability to work shift schedules and flexible work-week schedules as required by the PWS.
• Ability to pass a background check and hold at least an interim SECRET security clearance.
• Eligibility for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a Restricted Area Badge.
• Ability to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft; use hand and power tools; and handle small parts with dexterity.
• Ability to travel for off-station Temporary Duty (TDY) as required.
• Employment is contingent on providing proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility, satisfactory references and background check, passing a pre-employment drug test, obtaining any required clearance by the effective start date, and KAI commencing performance on the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Eight or more years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Three years of experience on F-15 aircraft.
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft diagnosis and corrective actions, including disassembly, inspection, evaluation, and necessary repairs.
• Lay out work according to technical instructions and technical directives; determine required repairs, modifications, and part replacements.
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems including engines, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Lead teams in F-15E aircraft jacking and de-jacking, hydraulic system bleeding, and hydraulic landing gear emergency operational checks.
• Assist the Level II A/E with electrical wiring and other tasks requiring two people.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and general aircraft maintenance.
• Support Maintenance Control planning and management.
• Document aircraft maintenance actions using logs, records, forms, and electronic means; maintain aircraft, engine, and support equipment logbooks.
• Operate and inspect support equipment.
• Comply with technical directives and perform modifications.
• Support the Tool Control Program, including tool issue and receipt, hazardous materials, and tool room, box, and pouch configuration.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and foreign object debris (FOD)-free workstations, shops, and maintenance facilities.
• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through the military supply system.
• Verify work performed by another person when qualified to do so.
• Prioritize workloads to maintain assigned project schedules and occasionally perform team lead duties.
• Perform shift work and overtime as required and perform other tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Minimum health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every paid hour, up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Enrollment in KAI’s 401(k) plan.
• At least eleven paid holidays.
• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

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