AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II POWERPLANT

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Basic life insurance

401k plan

12 paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplants to support MH-60R/S aircraft at Key West. The role requires extensive powerplant maintenance experience and the ability to work various shifts per project needs.

Responsibilities include complex maintenance, documentation in logs, and potential guidance to junior mechanics, while ensuring compliance with safety, FOD, and quality programs. Compensation aligns with Navy contract standards and CBAs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years powerplant aviation maintenance experience.
• 4+ years MH-60R/S or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required.
• CDI/CDQAR preferred, must be CDI within 180 days of start.
• Former Safe for Flight preferred.
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with PWS timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems.
• May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
• Perform general aircraft maintenance; Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Flight line operations/functions and support equipment inspections.
• Aircraft movement, corrosion control and spot treatment, troubleshooting.
• Preservation and de-preservation; ordnance handling; technical directive compliance.
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems.
• Interpret manuals, drawings, and directives; document actions per NAMP.

Skills

Powerplant maintenance

MH-60R/S experience

Shift flexibility

CDI/CDQAR preferred

Safe for Flight preferred

Job description

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II POWERPLANTS (23022)

Specialty: Powerplants

Summary

Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance support on MH-60R/S series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Mid-level aircraft survival flight equipment technician supporting contract maintenance on MH-60R/S series aircraft at Station SAR Key West.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
• May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs

Duties

• Perform general aircraft maintenance
• Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance
• Flight Line Operations/Functions
• Support Equipment (SE) Operations and Inspections
• Aircraft Movement
• Corrosion Control & Spot Treatment
• Troubleshooting
• Preservation and De-preservation
• Ordnance Handling
• Technical Directive Compliance and Modifications
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ years powerplant aviation maintenance experience
• 4+ years MH-60R/S or similar aircraft maintenance experience
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required
• Former CDI/CDQAR preferred, must be CDI within 180 days of start
• Former Safe for Flight preferred
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) timelines

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

• $50.91/hour + $17.00 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 twelve paid holidays.
• Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.