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

Tyonek Native Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft mechanical personnel support C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance operations in Jacksonville, Florida. The Aircraft Mechanic III leads and supports maintenance teams performing powerplant maintenance, inspections, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled work to help ensure aircraft mission readiness. The role involves advanced troubleshooting, repair, removal, installation, adjustment, servicing, and operational checks of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated components, including fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The mechanic applies technical knowledge and approved maintenance documentation to diagnose and resolve complex discrepancies, oversees and inspects work performed by other mechanics within their qualifications, and provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians and maintenance teams. The role also includes coordinating maintenance workload, supporting engineers and other stakeholders, maintaining accurate aircraft records, and following applicable safety, quality, Tool Control, and Foreign Object Debris prevention requirements. The position is pending contract award and may require assigned shifts, overtime, and travel. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain required access credentials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced aircraft maintenance experience with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft engine and powerplant troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, component replacement, and operational practices.
Advanced working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, fuel systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and associated mechanical components.
Working knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems sufficient to diagnose malfunctions and resolve complex maintenance discrepancies.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Ability to determine the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to assigned maintenance.
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 read, interpret, and apply technical orders, maintenance manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical documentation.
Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and related maintenance equipment.
Ability to provide technical support to engineers, customers, supervisors, and other 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.
Must comply with post-offer, pre-employment substance-abuse testing.

Nice To Haves

C/KC-130T or similar military aircraft powerplant 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 during aircraft powerplant maintenance and modification activities.
Perform, supervise, and inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I, II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, modify, remove, and install aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated components.
Maintain and repair related aircraft components and systems, including fuel systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical components.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft systems and components to proper operating condition using technical knowledge and sound judgment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex engine, powerplant, and mechanical-system discrepancies using approved technical data.
Perform and oversee component removal, installation, adjustment, servicing, repair, replacement, and operational checks.
Interpret and apply technical publications, technical orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other approved maintenance documentation.
Evaluate non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to engine and powerplant troubleshooting and maintenance.
Use aircraft-specific tools and equipment and provide technical guidance on their use, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft inspections and powerplant maintenance.
Provide technical support to engineers, customers, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel regarding discrepancies, repairs, and modifications.
Coordinate and prioritize maintenance workload to support aircraft maintenance, modification, and delivery schedules.
Mentor and provide technical expertise to lower-level technicians.
Make and review required 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.