AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II AIRFRAMES

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Mahinui (HI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Kay & Associates, Inc. in Kaneohe Bay, HI is seeking a mid-level aircraft mechanic to support MV-22 maintenance under the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program. The role requires an active Tier 3 clearance, onsite work, and ability to work various shifts.

The candidate will perform complex maintenance, corrosion abatement, and document actions in logs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality programs. Contract contingency applies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience.
• 4+ years MV-22 or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift.
• CDQAR within 90 days of start.
• CDQAR preferred; Safe for Flight preferred.
• Must meet qualification requirements per 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.
• 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.

Skills

Airframe maintenance

MV-22 experience

Shift flexibility

CDQAR readiness

CDQAR interest

PWS timelines compliance

Job description

Location: MAG-24 (MV-22) Kaneohe Bay, HI
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance: Tier 3 | CAC required

Summary

Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance and Corrosion Abatement on MV-22 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 MV-22 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
• 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

• 6+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience
• 4+ years MV-22 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.

Compensation

• $45.66 - $48.40/hour + H&W IAW CBA

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 collective bargaining agreement.

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.