PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

JOB TITLE:

LOCATION:

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Mechanic:

Skill and Knowledge:

Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:

Airframe/Structures, and related Sub-systems

• Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
• Aircraft Mechanic shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, 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:

• Performs aircraft Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot Level maintenance
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60s aircraft
• Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation services
• Maintenance Control planning and management
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems
• 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
• Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
• Aircraft inspections
• Aircraft movement
• Support services
• Corrosion Control
• Preservation and depreservation
• General aircraft maintenance
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications
• 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
• Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years rotary wing maintenance experience
• Qualified to certify H-60 aircraft Safe-for-Flight
• Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (C-555-0053)
• Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Airframes, Power Plants and Electrical Systems
• Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) f or Line, Corrosion Control and Avionics Systems
• Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO)
• Ammunition & Explosive handling qualifications / Cartridge Actuated Device (CAD) qualified artisan
• Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter
• Tire and Wheel
• Hydraulic Contamination
• Aircraft Painter
• Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic System (IMDS) Interpreter
• Machinist
• Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technician
• Welder
• IMRL

Basic Qualifications:

• 8

  years current or previous experience performing complex helicopter mechanical work to include but not limited to:

  • Removes fixed sheet metal and composite structures from aircraft:

    disassembles structural and non-structural metal and composite components. Assesses damaged parts to determine the sequence of operations necessary to affect repairs or replacements.
  • Repairs structural parts and skin surfaces of, fuselages, tail section, doors, pilot seats, tail cones, engine cowls, and fairings by straightening, reforming, or reshaping, bent, twisted or distorted portions with press brakes, bending rolls, shrinking and stretching machines, or forming blocks.
  • Cuts out or otherwise removes damaged parts and inserts new parts or patches. Modifies aircraft and aircraft components by incorporating airframe changes (AFC), bulletins, etc. Lays out, cuts, drills, bends, forms and shapes sheet metal and extruded metal stock.
  • Uses standard tools of the trade and special tools, such as press brakes, metal cutting equipment, shrinking, stretching, and forming machines, hydraulic presses, punch presses, turret punches, drill presses, etc. Operates more complex hand and power machines, e.g., sliproll forming machines, box and pan breaks, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimpers and beading machines. Completes operations by deburring, filing, drilling and smoothing parts by hand. Chemically treats surfaces reworked. Assesses completed assemblies to ensure compliance with technical references.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, etc.
  • Skill in the use of a wide variety of complicated hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring instruments, associated with the trade
  • Duties may include but not limited to collateral duties as painter, NDI or IMRL coordinator.

• All employees must be issued a Tarjeta Especial de Identificacion (TEI) to be granted base access.
• Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shift as required
• Must be able to work flexible schedule Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur and Fri-Mon as required
• Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Satisfactory completion of T3/T3R National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC) or Access National Agency Check with written Inquiries (ANACI)

  resulting in eligibility for a SECRET clearance shall be required of employees assigned to perform:

• Maintaining MH-60S Avionics Systems

• 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

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.

KAI is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.