PENDING CONTRACT AWARD
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III (23023)
Specialty:
Sheetmetal
Location:
Laughlin AFB, TX
Employment Type:
Full-Time Onsite
Clearance:
National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries w/ Credit Check (NACI) CAC required
Summary
Supports installation of T-6A Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) 1T-6A-876. This TCTO modifies the T-6A Texan II aircraft to install the Automatic Backup Oxygen System (ABOS) in accordance with the Air Force Instructions (AFI), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.
Senior-level aircraft mechanic supporting T-6A aircraft TCTO compliance.
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
- Perform other duties as assigned
Duties
- Technical Directive compliance and modifications
- Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
- Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems
- Document maintenance actions per AFI requirements
Qualifications
- Must have experience with installation of aircraft modifications that involve drilling, cutting, or punching sheet metal to install new fittings, fasteners, and/or instruments/displays in accordance with blueprints, technical documents, or TCTOs.
- Must have experience in reading and interpreting technical instructions including blueprints and TCTO instructions. Must be knowledgeable enough to know when instructions/blueprints are vague, incomplete, or unclear and request additional technical information.
- Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience highly desired.
- Must be able to work, day, swing or mid shift as required
- NACI and CAC 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
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.
