AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II (CORROSION CONTROL)

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. seeks a mid-level Aircraft Mechanic II focused on corrosion control for H-1 helicopters. The role supports MAW FRSS corrosion control, tool room, and O-Level maintenance on H-1 aircraft in accordance with NAMP and contract requirements.

You will perform corrosion control tasks, attend to daily inspections, and lead lower-level mechanics while maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ H-1 rotary wing experience preferred.
• Seven or more years’ rotary wing maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS preferred.
• Four or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA preferred.
• Automated Track and Balancing System (ATABS) Course (NATEC provides) preferred.
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish preferred.
• Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification required.
• Basic Corrosion Control Course required.
• Previously certified H-1 CDQAR required.
• Three years aviation maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
• Perform Launch and Recovery Operations.
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems.
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rotary wing experience

NALCOMIS/OOMA

Corrosion control

IETMS familiarity

ATABS course

Tools

NAVAIR IETMS

ATABS

Job description

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II (CORROSION CONTROL)

#10162

Oceanside, California, United States

Job Description

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II (CORROSION CONTROL) (23022)

Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics / Electrician

Summary

Provides support to 3 rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLAT)-303 Corrosion Control, Tool Room, and Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance on H-1 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Mid-level aircraft mechanic supporting H-1 aircraft corrosion control operations.

Essential Functions

• Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Line, Corrosion Control, and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance
• Scheduledand unscheduled maintenance supportfor assigned H-1 aircraft
• Performs aircraft Daily Turn Around Inspections
• Performs aircraft launch and recovery operations
• Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned readiness posture outlined in in the activities plan and daily flight schedule
• Aircraft maintenanceaction documentation via logs, records, forms, andelectronic means
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and avionics on flight controls, pneumatic, hydraulic, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
• Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components/subcomponents to include rigging of flight control.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
• S upport Equipment(SE) operationand inspections
• Aircraft inspections
• Aircraft movement
• Support services
• Technical Directivecomplianceand modifications
• 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
• Perform phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.

Duties

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
• Perform Launch and Recovery Operations
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ H-1 rotary wing experience preferred
• Seven or more years’ rotary wing maintenance experience preferred
• Familiarity and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS preferred
• Four or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA preferred
• Automated Track and Balancing System (ATABS) Course (NATEC provides) preferred
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish preferred
• Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification required
• Basic Corrosion Control Course required
• Previously certified H-1 CDQARrequired
• Three years aviation maintenance experience required
• 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
• Must be able to pass a background check

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

• $43.57/hour + $6.25 H&W

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 wage determination

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.

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