Aircraft Mechanic II (Crew Chief)

D.O.M. magazine; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine, located in Mountain Home, ID, is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Crew Chief) to lead maintenance efforts on aircraft systems and components for mission readiness.

The role requires extensive aviation maintenance experience, including engines, sheet metal, hydraulics, electronics, and powertrain, with the ability to guide teams and coordinate with Maintenance Engineering Changes and related processes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong maintenance experience and ability to lead teams on complex tasks.
• Candidate must be able to pass a background check and obtain required clearances.
• Experience with aircraft structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and components.
• Lead teams through complex aircraft tasks and ensure maintenance standards.
• Maintain and update aircraft logs, records, and documentation.
• Requisition parts and manage tool control and hazardous materials.
• Comply with Technical Directives and modifications and support Equipment operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Interim SECRET clearance

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic II (Crew Chief) 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.

• 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 years’ experience on F-15 aircraft
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course

Basic Qualifications

• Six years Aviation Maintenance experience
• One year 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

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

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).