AIRCRAFT MECHANIC I

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 99,876,000 - 133,627,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

11 paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Kay & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Junior to mid-level Aircraft Mechanic for P-8 series aircraft in Jacksonville, FL, performing organizational-level maintenance in line with NAMP, federal contract requirements, and approved data.

You will support Squadron VP-30 with hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation while adhering to safety, tool control, and quality standards. CDI/CDQAR experience is preferred and a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience.
• 4+ years P-8A or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Must meet PWS qualification timelines and hold Secret clearance.
• CDI/CDQAR preferred; CDI within 180 days of start; Safe for Flight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair and modification.
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
• Perform general aircraft maintenance and both scheduled and unscheduled tasks.
• Support flight line operations, SE inspections, aircraft movement, and corrosion control.

Skills

Airframe maintenance

Avionics

Powerplant maintenance

P-8A experience

Security clearance

Mentorship / leadership

Job description

Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics / Electrical / Egress

Summary

Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance support on P-8 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Junior-level aircraft mechanic supporting contract maintenance on P-8 series aircraft at Squadron VP-30.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
• May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs

Duties

• Perform general aircraft maintenance
• Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance
• Flight Line Operations/Functions
• Support Equipment (SE) Operations and Inspections
• Aircraft Movement
• Corrosion Control & Spot Treatment
• Troubleshooting
• Preservation and De-preservation
• Ordnance Handling
• Technical Directive Compliance and Modifications
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 4+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience
• 4+ years P-8A or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required
• Former CDI/CDQAR preferred, must be CDI within 180 days of start
• Former Safe for Flight preferred
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) timelines
• Secret clearance required

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems. Must be able to work in high-noise environments, wear required PPE, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Compensation

• $37.83/hour + $2.65 H&W

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in KAI’s 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable wage determination

Labor Relations Notice

The Company respects employee rights under applicable labor laws. Nothing in this posting interferes with lawful collective activity.

Contract Contingency

Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veterans. No retaliation for protected activity.

Kay and Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: “Know Your Rights” . KAI's EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy .

Kay and Associates, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.