AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [SAFE FOR FLIGHT / MAINTENANCE CONTROL / SITE LEAD]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. in Key West, FL is seeking an experienced AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III to support organizational-level maintenance on MH-60R/S aircraft and lead the Station SAR Key West team.

The Senior technician will perform complex maintenance, document actions, provide guidance to junior mechanics, and ensure compliance with safety, tool control, FOD, and quality programs under NAMP requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience.
• 5+ years MH-60R/S or similar aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts as required.
• CDQAR within 180 days of start; Safe for Flight within 180 days preferred.
• Must meet Performance Work Statement (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 both scheduled and unscheduled tasks.
• Support equipment operations and inspections; manage aircraft movement.
• Interpret manuals and directives; perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulics, and landing gear systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Leadership / site lead

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

CDQAR certification

Safe for Flight certification

Job description

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [SAFE FOR FLIGHT / MAINTENANCE CONTROL / SITE LEAD]

#10128

Key West, Florida, United States

Job Description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [SAFE FOR FLIGHT / MAINTENANCE CONTROL / SITE LEAD] (23023)

Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics

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, avionics, or powerplant 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.