Aircraft Technician II - Kaneohe Bay, HI

handwerker; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Handwerker seeks an Aircraft Technician II at Kaneohe Bay, HI. Under minimal supervision, you will perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft systems and structures.

Requirements include FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and 2 years of aviation maintenance experience or 4 years including 2 on mid/large-size aircraft. Must be able to obtain US Government Secret clearance and willing to travel if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA A&P certificate required.
• 2 years aviation maintenance experience or 4 years including 2 on mid/large-size aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure FAA compliance with documentation.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and tag customer property; store components securely.
• Operate ground support equipment per SOPs.
• Coordinate aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.
• Provide training to less experienced technicians.
• Protect customer property (PTP).

Skills

English proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Willing to travel

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma/GED

FAA A&P certificate

2 years aviation maintenance experience

4 years aviation maintenance incl. 2 on mid/large aircraft

Tools

Ground support equipment

Job description

Aircraft Technician II - Kaneohe Bay, HI

Location: Hickam Field, HI, US, 96853

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: Flight Services

Career Level: Technicians / Crew

Requisition Id: 5874

MusthaveabilitytoobtainandmaintainUSGovernmentSecretSecurityclearance.Willingtotravelworldwidetosupportaircraft.Previousmilitaryand/orCLSexperiencepreferred.

EducationandExperienceRequirements:

• Highschooldiploma/GED.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience or four (4) years of aviation maintenance to include two (2) years of experience working on mid/large-size aircraft required.

PositionPurpose

Underminimalsupervision,performsinspections,maintenance,andrepairsofmoderatetoadvancedcomplexityonaircraftsystemsandstructures.

PrincipalDutiesandResponsibilies: EssentialFunctions:

• Communicateasrequiredtoreceiveandunderstandworkassignments.Performcomplexaircraftinspections,repairs,and modificationswithminimalsupervision.
• CoordinatewithMTL,STM,andtheInspectionDepartmenttoensurecompliancewithinternalandFAAinspectionanddocumentationrequirements.ProperlycompleteCMPcards,workordersign‑offs,andotherpaperworkinatimelyandaccuratemanner.Assitasneededwithshiftturnovers.
• Ensurethatallworkaccomplishedmeetsqualitystandardsandspecifications.
• Properlyidentify(tag)customerpropertyandequipment.Storeaircraftcomponentsandothercustomerpropertysecurelyand safely.
• Followstandardoperatingprocedureswhenoperatinggroundsupportequipment(externalpowercarts,hydraulicmules,hydraulicliftplatforms,towtugs,forklifts,compressedgascylinders,etc.)
• Coordinate,accomplish,andassistwithaircraftmovementinhangarandrampareas.
• Providetrainingtolessexperiencedtechnicians.
• Protectcustomersproperty(PTP).

AdditionalFunctions:

• Properlycollectanddisposeofwastefuel,oil,hydraulicfluids,de‑icingfluids,andsolventrags.Apply6LSandLeanInitia- t store shops,hangars,andaircraftworkareascleananduncluttered.
• ImplementandapplyLean/continuousimprovementprocessestoallareasofresponsibility.
• ProperlyuseandmaintainCompany‑providedtoolsandequipment.Returnitemstodesignatedstorageareaafteruse.
• Complywithsafetyrulesandprocedures.Useprotectiveequipmentasrequiredandbealertforunsafeconditions.Addressunsafeconditionsbeforeputtingpeopleorpropertyatrisk.
• Usethematerialtrackingsystemtocreatepartsdemand,tracksquawks,andsign‑offs,andtochargelabortocorrectworkorders.6.Insupportofaircraftcertificationandfinalphasetesting,mayincludeflighttestsonaircraftasrequired.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

OtherRequirements:

• WorkingknowledgeoftheFAAregulations,processspecifications,RepairStationandQualityControlmanuals,andcompanypoliciesandprocedures.
• Abilitytoread,write,speak,andunderstandtheEnglishlanguage.
• Abletoclimbladdersandstairs,workinsmallspacesandrestrictedareas,andliftupto50pounds. 4.Availabletoworkanyshift.
• Mustbeabletousecomputer.

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of moderate to advanced complexity on aircraft systems and structures.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience or four (4) years of aviation maintenance to include two (2) years of experience working on mid/large-size aircraft required.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Security clearance. Willing to travel worldwide to support aircraft. Previous military and/or CLS experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Available to work any shift.
• Must be able to use computer.

Main Responsibilities

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign‑offs, and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Assist as needed with shift turnovers.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.)
• Coordinate, accomplish, and assist with aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.
• Provide training to less experienced technicians.
• Protect customers property (PTP).

Main Responsibilities Cont.

• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6LS and Lean Initia- tives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
• Properly use and maintain Company‑provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign‑offs, and to charge labor to correct work orders.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics

Physical Demands

Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small spaces and restricted areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.