Airframe Mechanic I - KC-130 Maintenance Pro

Kay & Associates, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kay and Associates, Inc. is seeking a junior aircraft mechanic to support contract maintenance on KC-130 series aircraft in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role emphasizes inspection, troubleshooting, and modification under NAMP, with documentation in approved systems and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with lead mechanics, adapt to day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts, and uphold tool control, FOD, and quality programs while preserving airframe and systems integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience.
• 3+ years KC-130 or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to work day, swing, mid, or weekend shift as required
• Former CDI/CDQAR preferred, must be CDI within 90 days of start
• Former Safe for Flight preferred
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with 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
• May lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
• 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
• 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

Skills

Airframe maintenance

KC-130 maintenance

Shift flexibility

Job description

Kay and Associates, Inc. is seeking a junior aircraft mechanic to support contract maintenance on KC-130 series aircraft in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role emphasizes inspection, troubleshooting, and modification under NAMP, with documentation in approved systems and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with lead mechanics, adapt to day, swing, mid, or weekend shifts, and uphold tool control, FOD, and quality programs while preserving airframe and systems integrity.