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AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [SAFE FOR FLIGHT]

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Kaneohe Bay, HI
•$48 - $50•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. Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

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 in accordance with Performance Work Statement timelines.
  • Tier 3 clearance required; CAC required.
  • Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods; bending, kneeling, and climbing; working in confined or elevated spaces; using tools and inspecting aircraft systems with sufficient manual dexterity and vision; working in high-noise environments; wearing required PPE; and working 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 as safe for flight.
  • Perform complex, general, scheduled, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
  • 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 flight line operations and functions.
  • Operate and inspect support equipment.
  • Move aircraft.
  • Perform corrosion control and spot treatment.
  • Perform aircraft preservation and de-preservation.
  • Handle ordnance.
  • Comply with technical directives and perform modifications.
  • Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Enrollment in KAI's 401k plan.
  • A minimum of eleven paid holidays.
  • Vacation/PTO in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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