Airframe and Powerplant Specialist

KIHOMAC; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC is seeking a skilled technician to perform maintenance on military aircraft. Responsibilities include executing maintenance tasks, training on electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety programs.

A High School diploma and an FAA Airframe and Powerplant License are essential for this role, along with 3+ years of experience in the field. The position involves travel to various locations across Texas and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Broad knowledge of FAA regulations and inspection requirements.
• Familiar with documenting maintenance actions.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance on military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician.
• Travel for extended periods to various locations.
• Train in aircraft electrical wiring and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Technical manual interpretation

Electrical wire harnesses training

Preventive maintenance

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 and 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)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources