Aircraft Mechanic II (C/KC-130T) - Powerplant/Engine

Tyonek Native Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplant/Engine to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain C/KC-130T engines and powerplant systems. You will interpret technical publications, use specialized tools, and support modifications and deliveries.

The role requires experience with military powerplants, ability to lead on complex tasks, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical publications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, precision measuring equipment, and other applicable maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate-to-complex aircraft powerplant discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions within assigned qualifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload and support established aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team and, when assigned, provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex maintenance tasks.
• Ability to properly document completed maintenance actions in applicable aircraft logs and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, removal, installation, and modification of C/KC-130T aircraft engines.
• Diagnose powerplant and related mechanical system discrepancies and apply technical knowledge to restore operation.
• Use aircraft tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized maintenance gear.
• Provide input to MEC, ECOD preparation, and recommendations for MWOs.
• Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel within assigned qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex powerplant maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize workload to support maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Make entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain tool and parts accountability and comply with Tool Control and FOD requirements.
• Comply with safety, quality, security, and maintenance documentation requirements.

Skills

Read & interpret maintenance manuals

Troubleshooting powerplant systems

Safety & quality mindset

Team leadership when required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience

C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred

Working knowledge of aircraft engines and powerplant systems

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Test equipment

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic II (C/KC-130T) - Powerplant/Engine

Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplant personnel support C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance and modification operations in Jacksonville, Florida. This position focuses on the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, removal, installation, and modification of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated mechanical components. Ideal candidates have experience maintaining C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant systems and are able to perform maintenance of moderate difficulty in support of aircraft availability and mission readiness.

Duties

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, removal, installation, and modification of C/KC-130T aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated mechanical components.
• Diagnose powerplant and related mechanical system discrepancies and applying technical knowledge to restore equipment condition and operation.
• Perform component replacement, adjustment, servicing, and operational checks in accordance with applicable technical data and maintenance procedures.
• Support maintenance of associated aircraft mechanical systems, including fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related components, within assigned qualifications.
• Interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other approved technical documentation to resolve moderate-to-complex maintenance problems.
• Use applicable aircraft tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized maintenance equipment.
• Provide applicable input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and recommendations for changes to Modification Work Orders (MWO).
• Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I and Aircraft Mechanic II personnel when authorized and within assigned qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance and occasionally lead personnel through more complex aircraft powerplant maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize assigned workload to support established maintenance, modification, and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Make required entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and applicable maintenance documentation.
• Maintain accountability and proper use of tools, equipment, parts, and materials and comply with applicable Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Comply with applicable safety, quality, security, technical-data, and maintenance documentation requirements.

Perform other related duties as assigned in support of C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance operations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated mechanical components.
• Knowledge of aircraft inspection, troubleshooting, repair, component replacement, and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable aircraft technical publications and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical publications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, precision measuring equipment, and other applicable maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate-to-complex aircraft powerplant discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions within assigned qualifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload and support established aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team and, when assigned, provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex maintenance tasks.
• Ability to properly document completed maintenance actions in applicable aircraft logs and records.

Must meet applicable customers, installation access, safety, security, and contractual requirements.

Must be able to support assigned shifts, overtime, and travel as required.

Physical Requirements

These requirements are representative of those needed to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods and climb stairs, ramps, ladders, aircraft, and maintenance stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, kneel, bend, reach, work in confined areas, and use tools with the dexterity required by the assignment.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 35 pounds; heavier items require approved lifting assistance or equipment.

Must be able to read instruments, technical data, and small scales; communicate clearly; detect warnings; distinguish colors; and judge depth.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and satisfy applicable medical surveillance, respirator, hearing, and fit-for-duty requirements.

EEO/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.