Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics)

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Mahinui (HI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefit

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

401k plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics) for Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii VMGR-153. The role covers troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of aircraft systems including avionics, electrical, hydraulics, and structures, at Organizational Level maintenance standards.

Candidates should have at least three years of aircraft maintenance experience, with possible KC-130J familiarity. FAA license may be required for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with KC-130J or similar aircraft preferred.
• FAA license may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Disassemble, inspect, replace, and reassemble components per manuals.
• Record work described in maintenance records and logs.
• Work under supervision at O-level maintenance on aircraft and subsystems.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safety and compliance with directives.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Electrical systems

Avionics knowledge

Leadership

NAMP familiarity

Education

Tools

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics)

Job Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii VMGR-153

Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic I (23021)

Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti- icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair. May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing of contractor employee technical proficiency is not required. An Aircraft Mechanic I shall be the equivalent of a Marine Corps Collateral Duty Inspector.

Additional required skills for corrosion control personnel:

• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification.
• Aircraft tow qualifications or equivalent

Skill and Knowledge: Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:

Avionics/Electrical Systems and related Sub-Systems, and Aircraft Logs and Records Administration

• Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
• Aircraft Mechanic I 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:

• Aircraft Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance Support, General Aircraft Maintenance, Corrosion Prevention, Detection, and Abatement/Repair as required for KC-130J aircraft
• Maintain assigned aircraft/aeronautical equipment in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) programs IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Scheduled and unscheduled Organizational (O-Level) Maintenance Support
• Maintenance Control planning and management
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via records, forms, and electronic means
• Support Equipment operations and inspections
• Aircraft inspections
• Aircraft Movement
• Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting
• Troubleshooting
• Preservation and de-preservation
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications
• Initiate and Complete Maintenance Action Forms via Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) or hard copy.
• Perform duties as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Avionics Systems.
• Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter
• Tire and Wheel
• Hydraulic Contamination
• APU operations
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years or more of Organizational level maintenance
• 5 years or more maintenance experience on KC-130J aircraft
• NALCOMIS OOMA Familiarization/Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management Course (Course D/E-555-0053 OR A COMBINATION OF NALCOMIS OOMA Familiarization Course (Course D/E-555-0054) and Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Course (Course D/E-555-0040)
• Previously Safe For Flight certified
• Previously Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Airframes, Power Plants, and/or Avionics Systems
• Qualified as Vibration Analysis Operator/Interpreter
• Tire and Wheel certified
• Hydraulic Contamination
• APU Operator
• Aircraft Tow qualifications as wing walker, Tow Supervisor, and driver
• Aircraft paint and final finish

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Mechanic I shall have a minimum of three years aircraft maintenance experience
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be deployable to locations Outside Continental U.S. (OCONUS)

Compensation

$43.00/hour

Other Compensation

• Employees receive a health and welfare benefit of $7.75 per hour paid up to 40 hours per week.
• Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan.
• Employees accrue 4.30 hours of PTO Bi-Weekly.
• KAI employees at VMGR-153 have 11 paid holidays.

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; (d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets

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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.