What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III position at Kay & Associates, Inc.?
PENDING CONTRACT AWARD
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III (23023)
Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics / Electrical / Egress
Location: VP-69 NAS Whidbey, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance: Secret | CAC required
Summary
Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance support on P-8 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.
Senior-level aircraft mechanic supporting contract maintenance on P-8 series aircraft at Squadron VP-69.
Essential Functions
- Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
- Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
- Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
- Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
Duties
- Perform general aircraft maintenance
- Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance
- Flight Line Operations/Functions
- Support Equipment (SE) Operations and Inspections
- Aircraft Movement
- Corrosion Control & Spot Treatment
- Troubleshooting
- Preservation and De-preservation
- Ordnance Handling
- Technical Directive Compliance and Modifications
- Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
- Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 7 years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience
- 5 years P-8A or similar aircraft maintenance experience
- Must be able to work day, swing or mid shift as required
- Engine run qualification preferred
- Former CDI/CDQAR preferred
- Former Safe for Flight preferred
- Secret clearance required
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems. Must be able to work in high-noise environments, wear required PPE and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Compensation
- $41.33/hour $2.65 H&W
Benefits:
Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in KAI's 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable wage determination
Labor Relations Notice:
The Company respects employee rights under applicable labor laws. Nothing in this posting interferes with lawful collective activity.
Contract Contingency:
Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veterans. No retaliation for protected activity.
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