Job Description:

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TASK DESCRIPTION: Aircraft Mechanic III (23023):

 

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

 

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

Avionics/Electrical Systems and related Sub-Systems

• Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.


• Maintenance Controller 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:

 

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.


• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.


• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems


• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment


• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems


• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion


• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications


• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required


• Estimates and assesses damage of avionics/electrical components/systems as related to crash and mishap damaged aircraft to include repair and/or replacement, man-hours, parts, components, and materials


• When assigned to the flight line, provide customer support during launch and recovery and aircraft security as required.


• Completes maintenance documentation accurately using OOMA, and required forms, as required by job assignment.


• Perform other tasks as directed.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Seven or more years’ CH-53 rotary wing experience


• Ten or more years’ rotary wing maintenance experience


• Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized Organization Maintenance Activity course (C-555-0053) or if previously completed, both the Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (Course D/E-555-0040) and the Naval Aviation Officer and Senior Supervisor NALCOMIS OOMA Familiarization course (Course D/E-555-0054).


• Seven or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA


• Basic Corrosion Control Course

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems


• Must show proficiency in the use of OOMA within 90 days after assignment


• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance


• Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)


• Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS


• Must be able to pass a background check


• Must be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 “Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidance


• 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 able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties if required

 

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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