Powerplant Specialist II — C/KC-130T Engines

Tyonek Native Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplant/Engine to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain C/KC-130T engines and powerplant systems. You will interpret technical publications, use specialized tools, and support modifications and deliveries.

The role requires experience with military powerplants, ability to lead on complex tasks, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical publications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, precision measuring equipment, and other applicable maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate-to-complex aircraft powerplant discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions within assigned qualifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload and support established aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team and, when assigned, provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex maintenance tasks.
• Ability to properly document completed maintenance actions in applicable aircraft logs and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, removal, installation, and modification of C/KC-130T aircraft engines.
• Diagnose powerplant and related mechanical system discrepancies and apply technical knowledge to restore operation.
• Use aircraft tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized maintenance gear.
• Provide input to MEC, ECOD preparation, and recommendations for MWOs.
• Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel within assigned qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex powerplant maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize workload to support maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Make entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain tool and parts accountability and comply with Tool Control and FOD requirements.
• Comply with safety, quality, security, and maintenance documentation requirements.

Skills

Read & interpret maintenance manuals

Troubleshooting powerplant systems

Safety & quality mindset

Team leadership when required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience

C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred

Working knowledge of aircraft engines and powerplant systems

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Test equipment

Job description

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplant/Engine to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain C/KC-130T engines and powerplant systems. You will interpret technical publications, use specialized tools, and support modifications and deliveries.

The role requires experience with military powerplants, ability to lead on complex tasks, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Travel and overtime may be required.