Tool and Parts Attendant

KBR, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. at Fort Hood seeks a Tool and Parts Attendant to join the Aviation Maintenance Team supporting AH-64E and CH-47F operations. You will issue gauges and tools, manage AGSE, and help keep flight operations on schedule in a demanding hangar environment.

This role requires a High School diploma, 2+ years in military aviation or tool room, and a Texas driver’s license. You’ll work day, mid, and night shifts, handle calibration programs, and use systems like ACN, TMDE, and GCSS-Army.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years’ experience in Military Aviation or Tool Room Management.
• Texas Driver’s License required.
• Able to lift 25 pounds or more.
• Able to work day, mid, and night shifts.
• Excellent communication with customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Sets, maintains, and issues gauges, tools, and measuring instruments for use by manufacturing and to inspect in-process and final machined parts.
• Forecasts, requests, processes, issues, stocks, and turns in special tools for aircraft and AGSE.
• Uses the Aircraft Notebook System (ACN) to manage all tools.
• Ensures items requiring calibration are enrolled in a comprehensive calibration program in accordance with Army Regulations, DA Pamphlets, Training Bulletins, and Technical Circulars.
• Manages the TMDE system and coordinates calibration schedule with local TMDE facility.
• Notifies Lead Tool and Parts Attendant of any delays in performance.
• Maintains accountability of all items tracked within TMRS.
• Works shifts (day, mid, night) in an Aviation Hangar at West Fort Hood.
• Candidates exposed to extreme weather conditions and loud noises.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift work flexibility

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

2+ years experience in Military Aviation or Tool Room Management

Tools

TRMS

TMDE program

GCSS-Army

AH-64E

CH-47F maintenance ops

Job description

Tool and Parts Attendant

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

At KBR/Fort Hood, we’re seeking a driven Tool and Parts Attendant candidate to join our Aviation Maintenance Team to help support Aviation Flight Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Operations. Your contributions will be instrumental in efficiently executing aircraft maintenance on the AH-64E and CH-47F Rotary Wing Aircraft to include the associated Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE). Your efforts will ensure Aviation Maintenance and Flight Operations stay on schedule. Join a team committed to excellence, where collaboration and innovation thrive. If you’re excited to make your mark in a dynamic environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Sets, maintain, and issues gauges, tools, and measuring instruments for use by manufacturing and to inspect in-process and final machined parts.
• Forecast, request, process, issue, stock, and turn-in special tools for aircraft and AGSE.
• Use the Aircraft Notebook System (ACN) to manage all tools.
• Ensure that items requiring calibration are enrolled in a comprehensive calibration program in accordance with Army Regulations, DA Pamphlets, Training Bulletins, and Technical Circulars
• Manage the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) system and coordinate the calibration schedule with the local TMDE facility.
• Notify the Lead Tool and Parts Attendant of any delays in performance.
• Maintain accountability of all items tracked within TMRS.
• Work involves working shifts (day shift, mid shift, and late shift).
• Work is completed in an Aviation Hangar at West Fort Hood
• Candidates will be exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, and rain) and will be subject to loud noises and dust.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2- years’ experience (Military Aviation or Tool Room Management, or Aviation Stock Clerk)
• Must have a Texas Driver’s License
• Must be able to communicate succinctly with customers and client
• No clearance required
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds or more
• Must be on a shift schedule involving day shift, mid-shift, and night shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with TRMS
• Familiar with TMDE program
• Knowledge of Army Maintenance Management Systems such as GCSS-Army.
• Experience supporting AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook aircraft maintenance operations.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.