Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics)

AgUpdate; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

On-site work in Kaneohe

Job summary

AgUpdate seeks an Aircraft Mechanic II for on-site work in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The role combines engine, sheet metal, and structural repairs with leadership of teams on complex aircraft tasks, and requires expertise with corrosion control and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting using manuals, maintaining records, and supporting regulatory compliance. Deployment readiness and heavy maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Respirator fit qualified
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification
• Aircraft tow qualifications or equivalent
• Experience with aircraft avionics maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance and corrosion repair as required for KC-130J
• Maintain and update aircraft maintenance records and logs
• Lead teams on complex aircraft tasks and ensure compliance with directives
• Act as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Avionics Systems
• Initiate and complete maintenance action forms via OOMA or hard copy

Skills

Respirator fit qualified

Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013

Aircraft tow qualifications

Aircraft avionics maintenance

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

Task Description

Aircraft Mechanic II (23022): Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of
experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power
train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the
assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes
(MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the
recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads
and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic
IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies
aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and
repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines,
hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical
knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and
applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by
interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals. Must
have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair
procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet
metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical
theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment,
torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job
requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical
guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be
required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be
required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload
to maintain schedules on assigned projects. May require specialization in sheet-metal,
electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines. An Aircraft Mechanic
II shall be the equivalent of a Marine Corps Collateral Duty Quality Assurance
Representative.

Additional required skills for corrosion control personnel

• Respirator fit qualified
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification.
• Aircraft tow qualifications or equivalent
• Experience with aircraft avionics maintenance

Mechanic II Functions

The Contractor Aircraft Mechanic II, in addition to the specified corrosion functions and tasks, shall be trained and qualified as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representatives (CDQAR) in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program 4790 and all local and command requirements. The Contractors qualified as Mechanic IIs shall serve within work centers 120 (Airframes), 200 (Avionics), and 300 (Powerline). They shall be responsible for performing maintenance in their respective qualifications as a Mechanic II CDQAR.

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 II 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
• General aircraft maintenance
• 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

• 10 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 Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for
  Avionics Systems
• Previously Safe For Flight certified

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
• Aircraft Corrosion Control (N-701-0013) certification

Basic Qualifications

• Aircraft Mechanic II shall have a minimum of three years aircraft maintenance
  experience
• Previously Collateral Duty Inspector on avionics systems
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC)
• Avionics System Technicians must have Secret Clearance
• Must be deployable to locations Outside Continental U.S. (OCONUS)

Compensation

$45.10/hour

Other Compensation

Employees receive a health and welfare benefit of $7.75 per hour paid up to 40 hours
per week.

Benefits

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 Conditions

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

This internal notice was posted 10/13/2026. The effective date this job is to be filled is
no later than 11/12/2026. This internal notice will close midnight central time on
10/20/2026.