Aircraft Mechanic: 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 other Mechanics. 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 Organizational, Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:
Airframe/Structures, and related Sub-systems
Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
Aircraft Mechanic shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, 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.
Task Requirements:
Performs aircraft Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot Level maintenance
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60s aircraft
Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems
Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers' drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
Aircraft inspections
Aircraft movement
Support services
Corrosion Control
Preservation and depreservation
General aircraft maintenance
Technical Directive compliance and modifications
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
Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
Ten or more years rotary wing maintenance experience
Qualified to certify H-60 aircraft Safe-for-Flight
Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (C-555-0053)
Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Airframes, Power Plants and Electrical Systems
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) f or Line, Corrosion Control and Avionics Systems
Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic System (IMDS) Interpreter
Machinist
Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technician
Welder
IMRL
Basic Qualifications:
8 years current or previous experience performing complex helicopter mechanical work to include but not limited to:
Removes fixed sheet metal and composite structures from aircraft: disassembles structural and non-structural metal and composite components. Assesses damaged parts to determine the sequence of operations necessary to affect repairs or replacements.
Repairs structural parts and skin surfaces of, fuselages, tail section, doors, pilot seats, tail cones, engine cowls, and fairings by straightening, reforming, or reshaping, bent, twisted or distorted portions with press brakes, bending rolls, shrinking and stretching machines, or forming blocks.
Cuts out or otherwise removes damaged parts and inserts new parts or patches. Modifies aircraft and aircraft components by incorporating airframe changes (AFC), bulletins, etc. Lays out, cuts, drills, bends, forms and shapes sheet metal and extruded metal stock.
Uses standard tools of the trade and special tools, such as press brakes, metal cutting equipment, shrinking, stretching, and forming machines, hydraulic presses, punch presses, turret punches, drill presses, etc. Operates more complex hand and power machines, e.g., sliproll forming machines, box and pan breaks, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimpers and beading machines. Completes operations by deburring, filing, drilling and smoothing parts by hand. Chemically treats surfaces reworked. Assesses completed assemblies to ensure compliance with technical references.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, etc.
Skill in the use of a wide variety of complicated hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring instruments, associated with the trade
Duties may include but not limited to collateral duties as painter, NDI or IMRL coordinator.
All employees must be issued a Tarjeta Especial de Identificacion (TEI) to be granted base access.
Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification
Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shift as required
Must be able to work flexible schedule Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur and Fri-Mon as required
Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)
Satisfactory completion of T3/T3R National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC) or Access National Agency Check with written Inquiries (ANACI) resulting in eligibility for a SECRET clearance shall be required of employees assigned to perform:
Maintaining MH-60S Avionics Systems
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
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.
