Airframe and Powerplant Specialist

KIHOMAC; Columbus Air Force Base (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KIHOMAC is seeking a Contract Field Team technician at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. You will execute maintenance on military aircraft, requiring a strong knowledge of FAA regulations and technical manuals.

This role requires a High School diploma, FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License, and at least 3 years of related experience. Travel to various locations and US citizenship are mandatory for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance on military aircraft.
• Travel to various locations for work.
• Interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

Skills

Military aircraft maintenance

Technical manual interpretation

Preventive maintenance

Inventory control

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician
• Travel for extended periods working at various locations
• Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations, and various other maintenance tasks
• Interpret technical manuals, work cards, blueprints, wire diagrams/schematics, and engineering drawings
• Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned
• Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures
• Maintain tool control and accountability
• Adhere to company policies and safety programs
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Training

• High School diploma required
• Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required

Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
• Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements
• Knowledgeable in documenting maintenance actions in any of the following (USAF, USN and US Army) aircraft records to include digital maintenance data systems
• Familiar with the installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates, etc.

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
• Successful candidates must obtain minimum favorable Tier 1 personnel security investigation IAW Department of Defense Instruction 5200.46, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing Common Access Card (CAC)