NDI Technician II / Aircraft Mechanic

PKL Services, Inc.; Rota; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A defense contracting company is seeking an NDI Technician II/Aircraft Mechanic to perform PMI maintenance on MH-60 aircraft at NAS Rota, Spain. The role involves executing a range of maintenance tasks including non-destructive testing and troubleshooting of various aircraft systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma, extensive helicopter mechanical experience, and be capable of obtaining required security clearances. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Formación

• Strong mechanical skills focused on helicopters required.
• Previous experience with MH-60 helicopters preferred.
• Ability to obtain necessary DoD security clearances.

Responsabilidades

• Perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft airframe and systems.
• Conduct non-destructive testing as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems.

Conocimientos

Aircraft mechanic duties

Non-Destructive Testing

Hydraulic systems

Blueprint interpretation

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

8 years of helicopter mechanical experience

Certification in NDI methods

Descripción del empleo

Background

PKL Services Inc. will be providing Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) Repair and Squadron Support Services on MH‑60R & MH‑60S aircraft in support of PMA‑299 Naval Air Systems Command. All work will be performed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Rota, Spain.

Note: The position is contingent upon contract award.

All non‑Spanish National candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

Summary

The NDI Technician II / Aircraft Mechanic (MH‑60) performs scheduled PMI maintenance on aircraft airframe, power plants, corrosion control and painting, electrical and related fuel systems for T / M / S / aircraft hired to maintain. Duties include performing flight line essential services as directed.

This task order also requires mechanics to perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation / de‑preservation services supporting the following aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems: Airframe / Structural Components and Assemblies, Landing Gear and Arresting Systems (as applicable), Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems, Automatic Flight Control / Wing or Rotor Fold Systems.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Non‑Destructive testing of aircraft parts, structures and components as required.
• Performing the full range of aircraft mechanic duties: disassembles components/systems, troubleshoots, replaces, modifies, repairs, reassembles components/systems and tests a variety of systems such as hydraulic, oil, fuel, landing gear assemblies and pressurization systems.
• Installs, adjusts, aligns, troubleshoots, and performs final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes, i.e., airframe, landing gear, power plant, rotor drive, gear boxes, rotor heads, rotor blades, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems, safety and survival equipment, etc., during overhaul, repair, or modification.
• Disassembles components/systems and determines the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft.
• Installs, aligns and adjusts complete new systems, connects related systems such as hydraulic / pneumatic and cable systems to newly installed or repaired units, and completes check‑out procedures to ensure proper operation.
• May be required to overhaul, repair parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic / pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, flight control systems, and vent systems.
• Visually checks components to locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts and accessories; corrects problems by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts such as bad actuators or corroded fuel lines.
• Looks up replacement parts in manuals or compares with samples and obtains standard parts that are identified.
• Upon completion of repairs, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension, seat settings.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers, and hand tools (hammers, torque wrenches, pliers, wrenches, fixtures, templates, precision dial calipers, feeler gauges), ground support equipment, hydraulic test stands, test equipment, electric and pneumatic hoisting equipment.
• May include minor preservation on various aircraft and engines, including but not limited to preservation inspections, inspecting aircraft for leaks, main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) shock struts for cracks, damage, security, and leakage, lubricating MLG and NLG strut pistons with hydraulic fluid.
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams and perform work to close tolerances.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.

Required educational / skills background

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current U.S. passport if not a citizen of Spain.
• 8 years of current or previous experience performing complex helicopter mechanical work.
• Past maintenance experience with MH‑60 helicopters preferred.
• Ability to obtain a NAS Rota base access card or Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) card privileges to ensure access to flight line workspaces and critical information systems.
• Qualified and certified IAW National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410, NAS Certification and Qualification of Non‑destructive Test Personnel.
• Completed a four‑month NDI course given at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL or equivalent.
• Must be certified in the five basic NDI methods: Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography.
• If deemed by Site Manager, acquire all support equipment licenses required for the position.
• Meet or exceed CNAFINST 4790.2 series, applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedure (NAMPSOPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) and local NAMSOP instructions.
• Knowledge of naval maintenance publications and maintenance requirement cards.
• Proficient with NALCOMIS OOMA automated maintenance documentation system.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Traverse into high‑noise workshop areas or near active jet aircraft operating ramps.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Perform repetitive motion.
• Normal physical functions required; frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• May be exposed to moderate discomforts such as heat, cold, rain, wind.
• FIT for Duty Physical required.
• May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.

Equal Opportunity

PKL Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affinine Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. We also work to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.