Aircraft Mechanic III (Quality Assurance)

Pending Contract Award

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic III (Quality Assurance)

Location: FRCW China Lake

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.

Responsibility:  To perform Intermediate level maintenance and modifications on SE, IMRL and aircraft components in the physical custody of Fleet Readiness Center West Detachment China Lake, in support of VX-9 and VX-31 and outlying areas covered under the IMRL program.

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

Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing Fold, Hydraulic/Pneumatic, Mechanical Flight Control Systems, Power Plants and related Sub-Systems, Fuel and Air Systems, and 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.
• Aircraft Mechanic III shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy and exhibit effective leadership qualities 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

Task Requirements:

• Familiar with duties assigned to personnel within all work centers.
• Process Visual Information Display System/Maintenance Action Forms (VIDS/MAF) from aircrew or maintenance technicians in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series, Navy, and Company Instructions.
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintenance Control planning and management.
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
• Support Equipment (SE operation and inspections.
• Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting.
• Troubleshooting
• Preservation/de-preservation.
• General Aircraft Maintenance.
• Ordnance handling, limited to unjamming related equipment/ALSS maintenance.
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications.
• Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL), and Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program Management.
• Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks.
• Aviation Life Support System (ALSS) Maintenance.
• Central Technical Publications Library Programs Management
• Dispersed Technical Publications Librarian
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment.
• 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
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA
• Fifteen years extensive knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
• Familiarity and ability to use military tech manuals.
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course
• Attended Quality Assurance Admin course or Equivalent.

Basic Qualifications:

• Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification
• New hire personnel should have ten years’ aviation maintenance experience on applicable T/M/S aircraft
• Navy “QAR” school or USMC/USCG equivalent
• Must have been CDI/CDQAR on T/M/S aircraft or equipment
• Three years’ experience as QAR with two years on appropriate T/M/S aircraft within past five years
• Six years extensive knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be eligible to qualify for and maintain SECRET level security clearance
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend shift schedule as required.
• Must be able work flexible work-week schedules i.e. Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur, Fri-Mon or as required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must satisfactorily complete the equivalent of a trustworthy National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries with Credit Check (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 as assigned.

Compensation

$53.46/Hour

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan.  Employees accrue 6.16 hours of PTO per pay period. KAI employees at China Lake FRCW have a minimum of 12 paid holidays.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets