C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) FT. Knox, KY.

Amentum; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) to perform comprehensive maintenance on Army aircraft. The ideal candidate must possess a valid FAA A&P Certificate and demonstrate extensive hands-on experience with C-12/King Air aircraft. This is a full-time position at Fort Knox, KY, requiring U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid FAA A&P Certificate is required.
• Mechanics must provide their own tools and toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on C-12/King Air aircraft.
• Service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft records procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing aircraft systems

Understanding FAA regulations

Ability to work under stress

Maintenance procedures compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid FAA A&P Certificate

Tools

Mechanic Tools

Job description

C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P) FT. Knox, KY.

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The Army C-12 / King Air Transport Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P), Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on Army C-12 / King Air (Beechcraft 200/350/1900) aircraft.

Union CBA Contract (*Level of Aircraft Mechanic experience and pay is based on the number of years of specific C-12 hands-on A&P mechanic experience).

• A valid FAA A&P Certificate is Required.
• Union CBA provides 3 levels of A&P experience based on years of experience on the assigned MDS aircraft C-12/ King Air 200/350/1900 aircraft.
• Specific requirements are noted below in the Minimum Requirements section.
• US Citizenship is Required to obtain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance, and for facility and base access.
• Is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness.
• These tasks are performed on avionics & electrical systems, engines, flight controls and airframe components.
• Repairs are performed using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.
• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
• Know and understand the functions and requirements of computerized maintenance software.
• Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Perform engine run or taxi operations. Meet requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid (FAA) A&P Certificate is Required.
• Union CBA provides 3 levels of A&P experience based on years of specific hands-on A&P experience on the assigned MDS aircraft C-12/ King Air.
• AM-1 - Two (2) Years A&P experience is required, with two (2) or more years of specific hands-on C-12 /King Air experience preferred.
• AM-2 - Five (5) years of A&P mechanic experience with Five (5) years of specific C-12/King Air hands-on experience required.
• AM-3 - Ten (10) years of A&P mechanic experience required, with Thirteen (13) years of specific C-12 hands-on experience required under the Union CBA.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift, or multiple shifts per the Union CBA.
• Mechanic Tools and Toolbox are Required. Mechanics must provide their own tools and toolbox, toolbox to be shadowed and each tool etched with mechanic PID. (Recruiter will share required tool data).
• Medical/Physical. All personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within 10 feet of the aircraft silhouette must pass a physical examination from a qualified medical professional prior to conducting these operations, and subsequently on a specified periodic basis, not to exceed 5 years.
  
  

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance. US Citizenship is Required to obtain a US Govt Security Clearance, and for facility credentials, base access and authorization to work at this site/facility.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Comply with the FAA regulations as applicable.
• Possesses a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) license and shows compliance with FAR 65.83, recent experience requirements.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Shift work may be required per the Union CBA.
• Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
• Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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