Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics/Electrician)

D.O.M. magazine; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 118,474,000; Full time

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. in Mountain Home, ID is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics/Electrician) to repair engines, systems, and components for mission readiness.

This role requires leading teams on complex tasks and applying electrical/mechanical expertise across airframes and power systems. The candidate should have six years of aviation maintenance experience, including one year on F-15 aircraft, with the ability to interpret drawings and operate specialized tools.

Qualifications

• Six years aviation maintenance experience.
• One year on F-15 aircraft.
• Ability to work shift schedules and varied work weeks.
• Experience with electrical harness fabrication and braiding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through complex aircraft tasks.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Manage maintenance planning and documentation.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and perform inspections.
• Handle parts requisition and tool control.
• Maintain logs and records.

Skills

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Basic electronics courses

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics/Electrician)

Company:

Kay and Associates, Inc.

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

Mountain Home

State:

Idaho

Country:

United States

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics/Electrician) Location: Mountain Home, ID (366th MXG) 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. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics/Electrician): Electrical Experience: Minimum of six years total experience in aircraft maintenance as an aircraft avionics/electrician with one year on F-15 aircraft. The Contractor shall have the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts and accessories/components and the skill to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. The Contractor shall also have the skill to identify and isolate integrated systems malfunctions and analyze performance and operate integrated avionics systems to determine operational condition per operational checks. Experience using specialized tools required for military aviation electrical connector assembly/disassembly and other associated electrical terminating devices is required. Aircraft modification and operational checks experience required. Contractor must have experience in electrical harness fabrication and braiding. Electrical Knowledge: The Contractor shall have the ability to follow and accomplish tasks in accordance with existing published technical data. The Contractor shall have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications required to accomplish maintenance tasks and modifications. Knowledge is mandatory of electrical, electronic, microelectronic, mechanical and indicator principles theory, and application relating to electrical systems; concepts and application of maintenance directives; meaning of symbols used in wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics; using and interpreting testing and measuring devices; and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. Education: High school diploma, or equivalent, with successful completion of related military or commercial courses. Courses in basic electronics, mathematics, general science, physics, and mechanics are desirable. Other: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards is mandatory for this specialty. 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:

• May occasionally perform duties as Team Lead
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Maintenance Control planning and management
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
• Aircraft inspections
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications
• Tool Control Program Tool issue/receipt supporting aircraft maintenance shops including hazardous materials, tool room/box/pouch configuration
• Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
• Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eight or more years’ experience in aircraft maintenance
• Three or more years’ experience on F-15 aircraft
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course

Basic Qualifications:

• Six years’ Aviation Maintenance experience
• One year’s experience on F-15 aircraft
• Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS
• Basic Corrosion Control Course.
• Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules as required
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have at a minimum an interim SECRET security clearance
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be eligible for Restricted Area Badge
• Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
• Must be able to travel to support off station Temporary Duty (TDY) as required

Compensation$39.58/hour Other CompensationEmployees will receive a minimum health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week. BenefitsEmployees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to 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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