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Aircraft Mechanic I job at Kay and Associates in Lemoore CA

Description, duties, responsibilities

Aircraft Mechanic I

Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines sheet metal structural hydraulic electrical power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure landing gear flight surfaces and controls anti-icing pneumatic hydraulic engines auxiliary power unit and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage and functional components including rigging surface controls and plumbing and hydraulic units using hand tools power tools machines and equipment such as shears sheet metal brake welding equipment rivet gun and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals service bulletins technical data engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components such as carburetors alternators magnetos fuel controls fuel pumps oil pumps and engine mounted gearboxes and compressor bleed valves using hand tools gauges and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck disassembling and inspecting parts for wear cracks security or other defects and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic adjusts repairs or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories performs preflight thru-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft including flushing crankcase cleaning screens and filters greasing moving parts and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition specialize in work repair and modification of structural precision and functional spare parts and assemblies and specialize in engine repair. May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May require specialization in sheet-metal electric work avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

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:

Airframe/Structural Landing Gear Launch/Arresting Blade/Pylon Fold Hydraulic/Pneumatic and mechanical Flight Control Systems

• Must be knowledgeable of technical directives NAMP programs and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
• Aircraft Mechanic I 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.
• 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 functions of the Line Corrosion Control Tool Room and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance and flight testing support
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60S aircraft
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure landing gear flight surfaces and controls pneumatic hydraulic and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair replace and rebuild aircraft components/sub components to include rigging of flight control.
• Read and interpret manufacturers maintenance manuals service bulletins technical data engineering data and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Perform phase scheduled unscheduled periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections.
• Perform preflight thru flight and post-flight maintenance inspections launch and recover aircraft and Preventive Maintenance Daily Inspections.
• Use hand tools power tools machines specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
• Use chemical treatment process to etch and alodine parts.
• Use chemical sealants.
• Requisition repair parts materials and consumable supplies through military supply system.
• 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:

• Three or more years experience performing airframe maintenance
• Three or more years rotary aircraft maintenance experience
• Attended H-60 Type Model Series Initial training course
• Aircraft Corrosion (N-701-0013) and Paint Final Finish Insignia (N-701-0014) or equivalent
• Previously certified Airframes Corrosion Control and/or Line Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
• Previously certified Tire and Wheel
• Previously certified Hydraulic Contamination
• Previously certified H-60 Plane Captain
• Previously certified H-60 Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE)

Basic Qualifications:

• Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) "A" school or equivalent.
• Two years aviation maintenance experience required.
• Basic Corrosion Control Course
• Must be able to work 1st 2nd 3rd or Weekend shift as required
• Must be able to work flexible work week schedule as required.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
• Must be able to support off station exercises and perform other support duties as assigned.
• Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Satisfactory completion National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC) or Access National Agency Check with written Inquires (ANACI Must be able to climb ladders raised platforms and aircraft.

Compensation

$45.30/hour

Other Compensation

Employees receive a minimum health and welfare benefit of $4.00 per 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 KAIs 401k plan. Employees accrue 3.69 hours of vacation per pay period. KAI employees at Lemoore SAR have 13 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

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