Aircraft Mechanic III; C​/KC-130T; Avionics​/Electrician

Aircraft mechanical personnel support C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance operations in Jacksonville, FL. Ideal candidates are experienced C/KC-130T mechanics with a strong background in flight line maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and ensuring aircraft mission readiness.

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, removal, installation, and operational testing of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and avionics system malfunctions using applicable technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, test equipment, and fault-isolation procedures.
• Inspect, repair, modify, fabricate, route, terminate, and install aircraft wiring, cables, connectors, harnesses, and associated components.
• Perform continuity, resistance, insulation, voltage, and other applicable electrical checks using approved test equipment and procedures.
• Remove and install avionics line-replaceable units, electrical components, control units, panels, wiring assemblies, and associated equipment.
• Perform aircraft modification and installation activities in accordance with applicable Technical Orders (TOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), engineering drawings, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Perform inspection, installation, cleaning, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables and associated components when properly qualified.
• Utilize required Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protective measures when handling sensitive avionics, electronic components, memory modules, and circuit card assemblies.
• Interpret and apply technical publications, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, post-flight, and other aircraft maintenance inspections as assigned and within applicable qualifications.
• Document maintenance, modification, inspection, and corrective actions in applicable aircraft forms, records, and maintenance information systems.
• Identify technical data, configuration, installation, or maintenance discrepancies and elevate conditions requiring additional technical or engineering guidance.
• Maintain accountability and control of tools, test equipment, parts, and materials in accordance with applicable Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Ensure calibrated test equipment and support equipment are used within applicable calibration requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel as assigned.
• Assist with training and qualifications of less-experienced personnel within areas of demonstrated technical expertise.
• Coordinate work activities with Production Control, Quality, Engineering, and other maintenance disciplines to support aircraft schedules and mission requirements.
• Comply with applicable safety, security, environmental, quality, and aircraft maintenance requirements.

Perform other aircraft avionics/electrical maintenance and modification duties within the employee's qualifications and assigned labor category.

High School Diploma or equivalent

• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience performing Organizational, Intermediate, or Depot-Level aircraft maintenance on wide-body aircraft, C/KC-130T.
• Formal aviation avionics training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred.
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices, tool control, FOD prevention, ESD control, and maintenance documentation requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
• Must be able to work, day shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must be able to…