KC-130J Aircraft Mechanic III- Kuwait

Vectrus, Inc; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III for KC-130J maintenance to troubleshoot and repair airframes, power plants, and related systems on military aircraft. You will perform maintenance per MIMs/MRCs, read manuals and diagrams, and conduct functional tests and calibrations.

The role requires reading and interpreting maintenance data, using IPBs to source parts, and ensuring compliance with directives. DoD Secret clearance is required; travel and flexible scheduling may be involved.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Working knowledge of computers and diagnostic software (DTADS).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and/or repairs malfunctions in aircraft airframes and power plant systems.
• Perform maintenance to KC-130J standards and conduct functional tests.
• Read, interpret manuals, bulletins, and schematics to determine repair methods.
• Use IPBs to determine parts and order parts as needed.
• Perform inspections and maintenance per MIMs and MRCs.
• Operate support equipment for flight line maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Airframes & Powerplants

Maintenance procedures

Reading manuals & TDs

Tools & testing equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DTADS

Maintenance Information Systems

Diagnostic software

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The KC-130J Aircraft Mechanic III will troubleshoot and/or repair malfunctions in the aircraft airframes and power plant systems and all other supporting aircraft systems that require general aviation mechanical skills and knowledge. Perform assigned maintenance to specified KC-130J standards, to include performing operational testing procedures and required functional tests in support of the KC-130J maintenance manual series. Performance abilities include maintenance and serviceability procedures for subsystem components, to include landing gear, flight control, hydraulics, engine, and propeller, component removal, inspection, and reinstallation. In the course of assigned duties will apply a thorough knowledge of airframes and power plants engineering principles, techniques, and methods in the maintainability of existing equipment and systems. Possess competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation. Possess the ability to read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Description:

• Apply and provide a thorough working knowledge of airframes and power plant systems to include aircraft modification procedures and experience with specific airframe, hydraulic, engine, and propeller systems, systems integration, system/component failure analysis, inspection, repair, and testing of airframes and power plant systems through engineering principles, techniques, and methods in the maintainability of existing KC-130J equipment and systems.
• Performance abilities include performance of maintenance and servicing related aircraft components, to include landing gear, flight control, hydraulics, engine, and propeller, component removal, inspection, and reinstallation and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins.
• Troubleshoots and/or repairs malfunctions in the aircraft airframes and power plants systems and all other supporting aircraft systems that require general aviation mechanical skills and knowledge, performing assigned maintenance in compliance with established directives and specified KC-130J MRC/MIMs, to include performing calibration procedures and required functional tests.
• Possess competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation, to include complying with established local tool control programs.
• Read, interpret, and apply manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged component
• Use illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and order parts to complete maintenance actions.
• Performs periodic special, hourly, conditional, and phase maintenance/isochronal inspections as required by Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM)s, Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC)s, manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable directives, orders, and instructions as directed through Maintenance Control.
• Interpret MIMs and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives to perform maintenance and use processes to document such maintenance actions, ensuring the accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system.
• Performs applicable “O” and “I” level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Systems and rebuild shop and Aircraft Tire & Wheel rebuilding.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, to include cross-training in all required essential technical specialties, to facilitate the removal, inspection, repair/replacement, installation, and test procedures of aircraft component parts, survival equipment, pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, fuel systems, avionics systems, and all associated airframes and power plants equipment systems.
• Inspect, control, and prevent corrosion of aircraft metals and system components using established and approved procedures.
• Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment for flight line maintenance of established maintenance procedures/
• Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment for flight line maintenance of established maintenance procedures
• When necessary, perform other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to assure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED)

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level security clearance.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Must have a working knowledge of and be proficient with (input and extract data) of computers, aircraft data debriefing and diagnostic software (DTADS), and maintenance information systems.

Working Environment

Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust and wind. On occasion individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail, and hearing protection is required.

Physical Activities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees are frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arm

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.