Aircraft Mechanic III (C/KC-130T) - Airframe

Tyonek Native Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft mechanical personnel support C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance operations in Jacksonville, Florida. This position performs and leads inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft airframes and associated mechanical systems to support aircraft availability and mission readiness. The role includes supervising and mentoring mechanics, providing technical guidance, coordinating workload, and ensuring maintenance is completed according to approved technical data, quality standards, safety requirements, and established procedures. The mechanic works with aircraft structures and systems including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, landing gear, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. Duties also include troubleshooting complex discrepancies, performing structural and sheet-metal repairs and modifications, evaluating non-complex electrical systems as relevant to assigned work, maintaining documentation, and controlling tools and materials. The position is pending contract award and may require support of assigned shifts, overtime, and travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced aircraft maintenance experience with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, component replacement, and aircraft maintenance practices.
Advanced working knowledge of aircraft airframe systems, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, landing gear, fuel systems, structural components, and associated mechanical systems.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal and structural modification and repair.
Working knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems sufficient to diagnose equipment malfunctions and support complex troubleshooting.
Ability to determine the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems.
Ability to perform, supervise, and inspect aircraft maintenance performed by Mechanic I, II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
Ability to lead maintenance teams and provide technical guidance to subordinate and lower-level technicians.
Ability to interpret technical orders, technical publications, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet-metal brakes and shears, and related maintenance equipment.
Ability to provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers, customers, and maintenance personnel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
Ability to accurately complete and review aircraft logs, records, forms, and other maintenance documentation.
Must meet applicable customer, installation access, safety, security, and contractual requirements.
Must be able to support assigned shifts, overtime, and travel as required.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain base access, a Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Nice To Haves

C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft maintenance experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance teams performing C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance throughout aircraft maintenance and modification activities.
Perform, supervise, and inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I, II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and associated systems involving complex to extremely difficult maintenance requirements.
Maintain and repair flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, landing gear, and other mechanical components and systems.
Apply technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to identify malfunctions and restore systems and components to operating condition.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex aircraft mechanical discrepancies using approved procedures and technical judgment.
Interpret and apply technical publications, technical orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other approved maintenance documentation.
Perform aircraft structural and sheet-metal modifications and repairs, and provide technical guidance on this work.
Evaluate the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to assigned maintenance and troubleshooting.
Use aircraft-specific tools and equipment and provide technical guidance on their use.
Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers, customers, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel regarding aircraft discrepancies, repairs, and modifications.
Coordinate and prioritize maintenance workload to support aircraft maintenance, modification, and delivery schedules.
Mentor lower-level technicians and provide technical expertise during maintenance and modification work.
Make and review entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and maintenance documentation.
Ensure maintenance complies with applicable technical data, quality standards, safety requirements, and established procedures.
Maintain accountability and proper use of tools, equipment, parts, and materials, and comply with Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris prevention requirements.
Perform other related duties in support of C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance and modification operations.