Aircraft Mechanic III; Avionics

Aircraft Mechanic III (Avionics) at Kay and Associates, Inc.

Full Time

Start Date:

Immediate

Expiry Date: 06 Mar 26

Posted On: 06 Dec 25

Hours:

40.0

Experience:

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job:
Yes

Telecommute:
Yes

Sponsor Visa:
No

Job Title:

Aircraft Mechanic III (Avionics)

Location:

VFC-12 Oceana VA Task

Description:

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 I, 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.

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:
Avionics Systems and related Sub-Systems
* Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
* Aircraft Mechanic III shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, and exhibit leadership 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. 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 duties as Team Lead
* Familiar with duties assigned to personnel within all work centers.
* Process Visual Information Display System/Maintenance Action Forms (VIDS/MAF) from aircrew or maintenance technicians in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series, Navy, and Company Instructions.
* Assists in coordinating aircraft moves and static display requirements.
* Performs duties as Liaison with base personnel for other requirements to include but not limited to fueling / defueling operations, fire department and etc.
* Performs all other required duties as applicable and assigned by supervision.
* Performs aircraft organizational level maintenance functions on F/A-18 E-Faircraft.
* Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned F/A-18 E-Faircraft.
* Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation
* Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned readiness posture outlined in the activities plan and daily flight schedule
* Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
* Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, pneumatic, hydraulic, ventilation and heating…