Aircraft Mechanic I – MAG-31

Vertical Mag; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mag is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to perform maintenance on F/A-18 and F-35 aircraft, including engines, hydraulics, controls, and structural components. You will read manuals, perform inspections, and repair or replace worn parts, with supervision as needed. Shift work and background check required; U.S. security clearance may be needed.

The role involves jacking, towing, documentation, and adherence to safety/FOD standards in a high-tempo environment at US facilities.

Job description

Job Description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARDTask Description: 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, pneumatic, hydraulic, 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 airlines 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. 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:Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting/Low Observable Material RestorationResponsibility: 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:Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned F/A-18 and F-35 aircraftAircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic meansSupport Equipment (SE) operation and inspectionsAircraft inspectionsAircraft movementCorrosion Control/Aircraft Painting/Low Observable Material RestorationPreservation and de-preservationGeneral aircraft maintenanceLow Observable Health Assessment System Data EntryPerform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environmentPerform shift work and/or overtime as requiredPerform other tasks as directed.Preferred Qualifications:Six or more years’ F/A-18 and or F-35 experienceSix or more years’ aviation maintenance experienceFamiliarity and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS.Four or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMABasic Corrosion Control CourseAdvanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final FinishHydraulic Contamination QualificationAircraft Engine/APU QualificationAircraft Jacking QualificationPreviously certified F/A-18 and or F-35 CDI/CDQARBasic Qualifications:Four or more years’ F/A-18 or F-35 experienceLow Observable Paint QualifiedIndividual (I) Aircraft Maintenance QualificationMust be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)Must be able to work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWSMust be able to pass a background checkMust be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 “Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation GuidanceSecret security clearanceMust be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraftMust be able to use hand and power toolsMust have dexterity to handle small partsMust be able to pass employment physicalsMust be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties if requiredCompensation$37.96/hourOther CompensationEmployees will receive a health and welfare benefit of $2.65 for every hour worked.BenefitsEmployees 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. After completing one year of service, employees will have two weeks’ paid vacation.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. Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets

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