AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III AIRFRAMES
About The Position
The Aircraft Mechanic III Airframes provides organizational-level maintenance and corrosion abatement on KC-130 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. This is a senior-level aircraft mechanic role supporting contract maintenance at MAG-24 VMGR-153 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The position is full-time and onsite, requires Tier 3 clearance and a 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 leads or provides technical guidance to lower-level mechanics. The role also ensures compliance with Tool Control, foreign object damage (FOD), safety, and quality programs. Work may be assigned to day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of airframe aviation maintenance experience.
- At least 5 years of KC-130 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
- Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.
- Must obtain CDQAR qualification within 90 days of start.
- Must obtain Safe for Flight qualification within 90 days of start.
- Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement timelines.
- Tier III clearance required; clearance eligibility and a background investigation are conditions of employment.
- CAC required.
Nice To Haves
- Engine run qualification.
- Former CDQAR qualification.
- Former Safe for Flight qualification.
Responsibilities
- Perform general, scheduled, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
- Conduct flight line operations and functions.
- Operate and inspect support equipment.
- Move aircraft.
- Perform corrosion control and spot treatment.
- Troubleshoot aircraft systems and issues.
- Perform aircraft preservation and de-preservation.
- Handle ordnance.
- 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.
- Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
- Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- Enrollment in KAI's 401(k) plan.
- A minimum of eleven paid holidays.
- Vacation/PTO in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
