AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [SAFE FOR FLIGHT]
About The Position
The Aircraft Mechanic III supports organizational-level 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 at MAG-24 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The position is onsite and contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility. A Tier 3 clearance and CAC are required. The mechanic performs Safe for Flight duties, complex maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications; documents work in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems; and provides technical guidance to lower-level mechanics. The role also supports flight-line operations, support equipment, aircraft movement, corrosion control, ordnance handling, and compliance with tool control, foreign object damage (FOD), safety, quality, technical directives, and NAMP requirements. The position requires the ability to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required. Compensation is $48.25–$51.67 per hour plus H&W in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; access to a 401(k) plan; at least eleven paid holidays; and vacation/PTO in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience.
- At least 5 years of MV-22 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
- Tier 3 clearance required; CAC required.
- Must be able to achieve Safe for Flight qualification within 90 days of start.
- Must meet qualification requirements within the timelines specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as 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, and climbing; working in confined or elevated spaces; using tools and inspecting aircraft systems; working in high-noise environments; wearing required PPE; and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Engine run qualification preferred.
- Former CDQAR preferred.
- Former Safe for Flight qualification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform Safe for Flight duties and release MV-22 aircraft safe for flight.
- Perform complex and general aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and flight-line operations/functions.
- Operate and inspect support equipment and conduct aircraft movement.
- Perform corrosion control, spot treatment, preservation, and de-preservation.
- Handle ordnance.
- Comply with technical directives and perform aircraft 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.
- 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
- 401(k) plan enrollment
- 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
