AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II AIRFRAMES

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid-level aircraft mechanic to support organizational-level maintenance and corrosion abatement on KC-130 aircraft in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will work under NAMP guidelines, document actions in logs, and may lead junior technicians.

This position requires 6+ years of airframe maintenance, 4+ years on KC-130 or similar aircraft, and flexibility to work various shifts. CDQAR and Safe for Flight are preferred; candidates must meet PWS timelines and maintain

Qualifications

• 6+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience.
• 4+ years KC-130 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required.
• Former CDQAR preferred, must be CDQAR within 90 days of start.
• Former Safe for Flight preferred.
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) timelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• 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

Skills

Airframe maintenance

KC-130 exp

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Job description

Summary

Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance and Corrosion Abatement on KC-130 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Mid-level aircraft mechanic supporting contract maintenance on KC-130 series aircraft.

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
• 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

• 6+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience
• 4+ years KC-130 or similar aircraft maintenance experience
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required
• Former CDQAR preferred, must be CDQAR within 90 days of start
• Former Safe for Flight preferred
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) timelines

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.

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.

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