AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III (AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Abilene, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support of Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot (OID) level maintenance functions to facilitate comprehensive aviation maintenance in support of B-1B maintenance at Dyess AFB in accordance with the Air Force Aviation Maintenance Programs, applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. This is a senior-level aircraft mechanic role supporting B-1B OID maintenance operations.

Requirements

• FAA A&P certificate or military equivalent
• 7+ years’ experience
• Ability to perform depot-level maintenance (3 years bomber/large aircraft)
• Ability to supervise
• Completion of military aircraft familiarization training
• Must be able to work, day, swing or mid shift as required
• Secret clearance 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

• 6+ years B-1B or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform 800 hour, 400 hour, and 200 hour Phase Inspections; Hourly Post Flight Inspections (HPOs); Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO); one time inspection (OTI), and time change item (TCI) replacement.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance including repair of delayed discrepancies on the B-1 aircraft’s structural, avionics, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion, flight control, landing gear systems.
• Install Depot-level TCTOs, T1, and T2 Mods.
• Inspect and repair structural components, both on and off, the aircraft utilizing metal, plastic, and advanced composite materials within the scope and qualification.
• Perform aircraft wash and corrosion control operations on the B-1 aircraft’s structural, avionics, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems.
• Provide flight line operations support including aircraft tows, pre/post-flights, aircraft servicing, engine runs, and flight line support.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aircraft technical data (Work Cards, Job Guides, Technical Orders, etc. …) and/or other pertinent instructions such as but not limited to Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETARs) and local MXG instructions.
• Correctly utilize all applicable technical documentation in the performance of all tasks and document discrepancies identified, parts ordered and maintenance tasks completed in Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Troubleshoot, remove/install, and transport to/from aircraft as required, classified Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)/components IAW established procedures.
• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems.
• May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems maintenance.
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems.
• Document maintenance actions per Air Force requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Employees can enroll in KAI’s 401k plan.
• $1.50/hour paid up to 40 hours per week for employees who opt out of group health insurance
• minimum of eleven paid holidays
• Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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