AIRCRAFT WORKER

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Oceanside, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Worker provides support to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Fleet Replacement Squadron, Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLAT)-303, with corrosion control, tool room, and Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance on H-1 aircraft. Work is performed in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. This is an entry-level aircraft worker role supporting H-1 aircraft maintenance operations. The role includes line, corrosion control, tool room, O-Level maintenance, and flight-testing support. The Aircraft Worker performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, modifications, preservation, and related documentation. The position supports aircraft readiness and flight schedules, follows safety and quality programs, and may require shift work and overtime. Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Aviation maintenance experience is required.
Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to work shift schedules and work-week schedules as required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods; bending, kneeling, and climbing; and working in confined or elevated spaces.
Must have 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

Three or more years of H-1 rotary-wing experience preferred.
Five or more years of rotary-wing maintenance experience preferred.
Familiarity with and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS preferred.
Four or more years of experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA preferred.
Basic Corrosion Control Course preferred.
Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish preferred.
Hydraulic Contamination Qualification preferred.
APU Qualification preferred.
Aircraft Jacking Qualification preferred.
Previously certified H-1 CDI/CDQAR preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with Line, Corrosion Control, Tool Room, and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance and flight-testing support.
Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for assigned H-1 aircraft.
Perform aircraft Daily Turn Around Inspections, launch and recovery operations, and aircraft movement.
Inspect, disassemble, repair, service, modify, assemble, preserve, and depreserve aircraft and components; ensure Technical Directive compliance.
Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to support assigned readiness posture, activity plans, and daily flight schedules.
Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs, records, forms, and approved electronic systems in accordance with NAMP requirements.
Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and avionics malfunctions and systems involving flight controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, ventilation, and heating systems.
Use hand and power tools, machines, aviation test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, and sets, kits, and outfits (SKO).
Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components and subcomponents, including rigging flight controls.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, drawings, directives, and other specifications.
Perform confined-space operations, including fuel cell entry.
Operate and inspect support equipment; perform aircraft inspections and support services.
Perform general aircraft maintenance and phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, hourly, or calendar inspections.
Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-free workstations, shops, and maintenance facilities.
Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through the military supply system.
Perform other duties as assigned.