AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [QUALITY ASSURANCE]
About The Position
Provides support for organizational-level aircraft 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 on KC-130 series aircraft at MAG-12 (KC-130), MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. The position performs quality assurance functions and complex maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications; documents maintenance actions; provides technical guidance to lower-level mechanics; and ensures compliance with tool control, FOD, safety, and quality programs. Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of airframe, avionics, or powerplant 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 be QAR/CDQAR within 90 days of start.
- Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) timelines.
- Tier 3 clearance required; CAC 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
- Engine run qualification.
- Former QAR/CDQAR experience.
- Former Safe for Flight qualification.
Responsibilities
- Perform Quality Assurance functions for KC-130 aircraft.
- Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
- 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 duties as QAR/CDQAR.
- 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.
- Perform preservation and de-preservation.
- Perform technical directive compliance and modifications.
- Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
