PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

TASK DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair. May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

TASK REQUIREMENTS

The Aircraft Mechanic I tasking listed below encompasses all Aircraft Mechanic I positions (General, Electrical/Avionics and Sheet Metal). The Aircraft Mechanic I duties shall include,

but are not limited to:

• Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
• Examine engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks and listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves.
• Inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Inspect jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks.
• Test engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Remove engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, and airworthiness.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter in the maintenance record description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
• May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
• Provide technical direction to Aircraft Mechanic Helpers and Aircraft Workers.
• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk-downs.
• Maintain situational awareness and mitigate risks.
• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/Department of Defense (DoD) documents and
• Maintain and control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the on-site supervisor immediately upon discovery. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and identify when to replace worn or broken tools.
• Clean work area as necessary, assuring all flammable or otherwise hazardous materials are properly stored; handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work Promptly report accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to the on-site supervisor.
• Use Government computer system to access various technical references for airframe repairs and Government training requirements.
• Provide satisfactory customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheet Metal)

All the qualifications listed below are required for this position:

• Four (4) years of documented experience performing aircraft maintenance on DHS/DoD aircraft platforms.

  Experience shall be in the platform where the position is located as follows:

  • MRR – H60 experience, other rotary wing may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • IOD – Any combination of the experience above is acceptable.
• Ability to perform sheet metal, plastic, and composite depot level repairs on DHS and/or DOD
• rotary-wing aircraft.
• Ability to perform major airframe repairs or modifications.
• Ability to use of applicable airframe repair procedures and/or DHS/DOD engineering approved procedures in performance of tasks resulting in safe, mission ready aircraft.
• Experience in performing airframe repairs that utilize various glues, resins, fiberglass, epoxy, pro- seal and/or other chemical reactive consumables as per applicable aircraft technical references.
• Experience in reading and interpreting drawings.
• Ability to form, shape, and fabricate aircraft stringers, bulkheads, access panels, doublers, inspection plates, box-beams, fairings/cowlings for fuselage applications and on primary flight control surfaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent (unless higher education is required for a particular job category).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Shall be citizens of the U.S.
• Possess computer skills to include a basic knowledge sufficient to complete internet searches and prepare/edit documents utilizing word processing or spreadsheet applications.
• Shall be capable of performing tasks that frequently require lifting, reaching, bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching for prolonged periods of time.
• Shall be capable of performing tasks in cramped, awkward, and strained positions and/or climbing up and down ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
• Shall be capable of carrying items up to 40 pounds and on heavier items shall seek assistance of other workers or weightlifting devices.
• Shall be capable of using cumbersome Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) operations.
• Must be able to work 1^st or 2^nd shift as required.
• Have an investigation completed at a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) level or higher and obtain fingerprints.

Sheet Metal Assessments (I, II, III)

• Assessment 1 will consist of solid rivet identification and installation. How to identify and gauge fasteners such as hi-locks and huck b-100’s for installation. How to use pneumatic drills, 3x and 4x rivet guns, rivet sets, grinders and basic hand tools. How to select and use pneumatic guns for the installation of blind fasteners. How to identify the metal alloys used to repair aircraft and associated parts. All tools and associated materials will be provided by the USCG to perform the task. The assessment will be evaluated as pass or fail. The Government Point of Contact (POC) will notify the contractor of the results of this test no later than the close of the business day the test is administered. If the assessment is failed, the person will be removed from consideration for the position.
• Assessment II will consist of the fabrication of an aluminum aircraft skin, the fabrication of an aluminum doubler, cutting an accurately placed center hole in an aircraft skin, ability to ¼” radius a corner, fabrication of fillers, rivet pattern layout, ability to maintain edge distance, the deburring of all drilled holes, ability to properly use counter sink fasteners, and finally the assembly of the all the pieces using rivet MS20426AD5.
• Assessment III will consist of the fabrication of an titanium aircraft skin, the fabrication of an titanium doubler, cutting an accurately placed center hole in an aircraft skin, ability to ¼” radius a corner, fabrication of fillers, rivet pattern layout, ability to maintain edge distance, the deburring of all drilled holes, ability to properly use counter sink fasteners, and finally the assembly of the all the pieces using rivet MS20615-5M.

Compensation

$41.98/year

Other Compensation

The Company and the employees will share the cost of medical and dental insurance coverage for full time active employees (75 Company/25 Employee) IAW CBA. Employees may elect to waive medical and dental insurance coverage with proof of insurance and elect to receive $4.25 per hour for each hour paid up to 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan. Employees accrue a minimum of 5.54 hours vacation time bi-weekly IAW CBA.

Employment is contingent on (a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and (d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.

KAI is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.