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Aircraft Mechanic II at Kay and Associates

Posted in Installation - Maint - Repair 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Abilene, Texas





Job Description:

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic II (23022):  

Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals. Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

(Additional requirements The AFSC skill requirements apply to the Aircraft Mech II skillsets: 2A2X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X3, 2A6X5, 2A6X6, 2A7X3, 2A8X1, and 2A8X2)

Skill and Knowledge: Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational, Intermediate, and  Depot Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:

AFSC skill 2A2X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X3, 2A6X5, 2A6X6, 2A7X3, 2A8X1, or 2A8X2


  • Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, Air Force Maintenance Programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.

  • Aircraft Mechanic II shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, and exhibit leadership and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

  • Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.

  • Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.

  • Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.

  • Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.

Responsibility:  Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs, lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives.  Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.

Task Requirements:


  • Familiar with duties assigned to personnel within all work centers.

  • Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Corrosion Control and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance.

  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned aircraft.

  • Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services

  • Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means

  • Troubleshoot malfunctions.

  • Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).

  • Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers’ drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

  • Perform Pre/Post checks, fueling, and operation of support equipment, to include conditional/scheduled inspections and periodic maintenance support equipment.

  • Detachment on-load and off-load.

  • Flight Line operations/functions at detachment locations as required

  • Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry

  • Perform APU and Engine Low/High power operations

  • Aircraft launch and recovery

  • Aircraft movement

  • General aircraft maintenance

  • Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment

  • Perform shift work and/or overtime as required

  • Other duties and task as assigned.

Preferred Personnel Qualifications:


  • C-130 initial school or equivalent

  • 10 years or more of Organizational, Intermediate and/or Depot level maintenance

  • Experienced in Aircraft, Engine, ALSS, Egress, Armament, and Support Equipment Logbooks and Records entries.

  • Experience using specialized tools required for military aviation electrical connector assembly/disassembly and other associated electrical terminating device 

Basic Personnel Qualifications:


  • Attended AFSC producing School for skillsets: 2A2X3, 2A5X1, 2A5X3, 2A6X5, 2A6X6, 2A7X3, 2A8X1, or 2A8X2 or equivalent.

  • Six or more years’ Aviation maintenance experience

  • Shall be able to travel in support of detachment operations as required

  • Basic Corrosion Control Course

  • Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft

  • Must be able to use hand and power tools

  • Must have dexterity to handle small parts

  • Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)

  • Satisfactory completion National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC), and Access National Agency Check with written Inquires (ANACI) resulting in eligibility for a SECRET clearance shall be required of all employees

Employment is contingent on a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.

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