Senior KC-135 Aircraft Mechanic – Field Maintenance Pro

Tyonek Native Corporation; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation seeks experienced Aircraft Mechanics for KC-135 maintenance across CONUS/OCONUS sites. Role requires strong flight line maintenance background, the ability to read technical orders and drawings, and readiness to travel to support mission readiness.

High school diploma and 4–6 years of KC-135 experience preferred; FAA/A&P or avionics training is a plus. Must be a US citizen with base access.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of KC-135 or wide-body aircraft maintenance experience.
• Formal aviation avionics training preferred.
• FCC license or FAA A&P license desired but not required.
• Must read and comprehend mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Must obtain US passport and travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Must be a US citizen with base access.
• Willingness to work day/night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-Level maintenance on KC-135 aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and identify corrective actions.
• Remove, replace, repair, and modify aircraft components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret Technical Orders, drawings, and manuals.
• Complete maintenance documentation per procedures.
• Perform operational and functional checks.
• Travel as required to support mission requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work environment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Skills

KC-135 maintenance experience

Flight line maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read technical drawings/TOs

Security clearance eligible

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4–6 years on-the-job aircraft maintenance experience

Formal aviation avionics training preferred

FCC or FAA A&P license desired

Ability to read mechanical drawings/schematics

US passport and travel documentation ready

Ground support equipment experience

US citizen with base access & CAC eligibility

Tools

Ground support equipment

Specialized testing equipment

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Tyonek Native Corporation seeks experienced Aircraft Mechanics for KC-135 maintenance across CONUS/OCONUS sites. Role requires strong flight line maintenance background, the ability to read technical orders and drawings, and readiness to travel to support mission readiness.

High school diploma and 4–6 years of KC-135 experience preferred; FAA/A&P or avionics training is a plus. Must be a US citizen with base access.