AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [FLIGHT LINE / SAFE FOR FLIGHT]

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Buffalo Grove, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides 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 is full-time and onsite, requires a Tier 3 clearance and CAC, and is pending contract award.

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 achieve Safe for Flight qualification within 90 days of start.
Must meet qualification requirements within the timelines specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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 CDQAR qualification.
Former Safe for Flight qualification.

Responsibilities

Perform Safe for Flight for KC-130 aircraft and release aircraft safe for flight.
Perform Maintenance Control functions.
Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
Perform general, scheduled, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and flight line operations.
Operate and inspect support equipment and move aircraft.
Perform corrosion control, spot treatment, preservation, and de-preservation.
Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
Ensure technical directive compliance and perform modifications.
Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
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 other duties as assigned.