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Job Title:
Aircraft Mechanic III
Location:
Oceana, VA (FRCMA)
Aircraft Mechanic III (23023):
Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
Skill and Knowledge:
Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Intermediate Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:
Power Plants and related Sub-Systems
- Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
- Aircraft Mechanic III shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, and exhibit leadership and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
- Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.
- Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
- Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.
Responsibility:
Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs, lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives. Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.
Task Requirements:
- Performs duties as Team Lead
- May perform Maintenance Control duties
- Aircraft Mechanic III shall hold CDI/CDQAR minimum credentials and shall perform inspection on contractor performed workload as required by the NAMP.
- Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft powerplant systems.
- Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
- Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components/sub components to include rigging.
- Read and interpret manufacturers maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Maintenance Control planning and management
- Aircraft inspections
- Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting
- Troubleshooting
- Preservation and de-preservation
- General engine maintenance
- Technical Directive compliance and modifications
- Tool Control Program Tool issue/receipt supporting aircraft maintenance shops
- including hazardous materials, tool room/box/pouch configuration
- Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL), and Metrology and Calibration
- (METCAL) Program Management
- F404-GE-400/402 teardown and disposition
- F414-GE-400 Complete engine and engine module tear down and build-up
- Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks
- Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
- Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
- Perform phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
- Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten or more years’ JEIM experience on F404-GE-400/402 and/or F414-GE-400
- Previously certified Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for propulsion systems.
- Previously certified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for propulsion systems.
- Test Cell Operator
- Familiarity and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS.
- Seven or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS
- Four or more years’ experience working in Maintenance/Production Control as a Controller.
- Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish
Basic Qualifications:
- Six or more years’ Aviation Power Plant experience.
- Six years Aviation Maintenance experience
- Must be able to obtain Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for propulsion systems.
- Six or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS
- Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)
- Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS
- Basic Corrosion Control Course.
- Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules as required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC).
- Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft.
- Must be able to use hand and power tools.
- Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
- Must be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties as assigned.
- Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC).
Compensation
$36.74/hour
Other Compensation
Employees will receive a health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour worked.
Benefits
Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. After completing one year of service, employees will have two weeks paid vacation.
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.
