AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III AIRFRAMES

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 6,199,000 - 8,403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation/PTO per union agreement

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. seeks a senior aircraft mechanic to provide organizational-level maintenance on MH-60R/S series aircraft at Station SAR Key West.

You will perform complex maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting, lead junior mechanics, and ensure safety and quality program compliance in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include documenting actions, interpreting manuals, and supporting flight line operations while adhering to NAMP and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience.
• 5+ years MH-60R/S or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
• Former CDQAR preferred, must be CDQAR within 180 days of start.
• Former Safe for Flight preferred, must be Safe for Flight within 180 days of start.
• 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.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs.
• Perform general aircraft maintenance and scheduled/un scheduled maintenance.
• Support equipment operations and inspections and aircraft movement.

Skills

Airframe maintenance

MH-60R/S experience

CDQAR within 180 days

Safe for Flight within 180 days

Shift flexibility

Job description

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.

Senior-level aircraft mechanic 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
• 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

• 7+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience
• 5+ years MH-60R/S or similar aircraft maintenance experience
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required
• Former CDQAR preferred, must be CDQAR within 180 days of start
• Former Safe for Flight preferred, must be Safe for Flight within 180 days of start
• 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

• $52.96/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.

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.