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Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic III (Hydraulic Team Lead)

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.   

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Aircraft Mechanic III (Hydraulic Team Lead):

Electrical Experience: Minimum of four years total experience in aircraft/Support equipment related maintenance and one year with lead experience. The contractor shall have the skill and qualifications to lead a team to remove and replace Hydraulic hose assemblies. The contractor shall have the skill and qualifications required to lead a team in bleeding hydraulic systems using technical manuals. The contractor shall have the skill and qualifications required to lead a team in performing hydraulic operational checks. The contractor shall also have the skills necessary to lead the Level II A/E in electrical wiring and other tasks requiring two people.

Hydraulic Knowledge: The Contractor shall have the ability to lead and accomplish tasks in accordance with existing published technical data. The Contractor shall have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications required to accomplish maintenance tasks and modifications. Knowledge is mandatory of structural assembly and modification engineering drawings; concepts and application of maintenance directives; meaning of symbols used in structural and mechanical diagrams, blueprints; using and interpreting measuring devices; and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

Other: The Contractor shall have the skills necessary to lead in hydraulic system bleeds, and hydraulic operational checks. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards is mandatory for this specialty.

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:

• Perform duties as Team Lead
• 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
• Aircraft inspections
• Troubleshooting
• General aircraft maintenance
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications
• Tool Control Program Tool issue/receipt supporting aircraft maintenance shops

including hazardous materials, tool room/box/pouch configuration

• Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks
• 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
• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years’ experience in aircraft maintenance
• Five years’ lead experience
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course

Basic Qualifications:

• Four years Aviation Maintenance experience in aircraft/Support Equipment related maintenance
• One year lead experience

• 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

• Basic Corrosion Control Course.
• Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules as required

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC)
• 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 travel to support off station Temporary Duty (TDY) as required

Compensation

$41.33/hour

Other Compensation

Employees will receive a minimum health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAI’s 401k plan.  Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays.  After completing one year of service, employees will have two weeks paid vacation.

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