AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III CDQAR / FLIGHT LINE

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 senior-level aircraft mechanic role supporting contract maintenance on MV-22 series aircraft at MAG-36 (MV-22), MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The position is onsite and requires a Secret clearance and CAC. Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility. The mechanic performs complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications; records maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved systems; provides technical guidance to lower-level mechanics; and ensures compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs. The role may require day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts. The employee must be able to perform the listed physical functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds, working in confined or elevated spaces, and working indoors or outdoors in varying weather and high-noise environments.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of powerplant aviation maintenance experience.
  • At least 5 years of MV-22 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • CAC required.
  • Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required.
  • Must obtain CDQAR qualification within 60 days of start.
  • Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with PWS timelines.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds, 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 CDQAR qualification.
  • Former Safe for Flight qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general aircraft maintenance, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Perform flight line operations and functions.
  • Operate and inspect support equipment (SE).
  • Move aircraft.
  • Perform corrosion control and spot treatment.
  • Troubleshoot aircraft systems.
  • Perform preservation and de-preservation.
  • Ensure technical directive compliance 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 systems in accordance with NAMP requirements.
  • Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
  • 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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