Aircraft Mechanic II (C/KC-130T) - Powerplant/Engine

General Description

Duties

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, removal, installation, and modification of C/KC-130T aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated mechanical components.
• Diagnose powerplant and related mechanical system discrepancies and applying technical knowledge to restore equipment condition and operation.
• Perform component replacement, adjustment, servicing, and operational checks in accordance with applicable technical data and maintenance procedures.
• Support maintenance of associated aircraft mechanical systems, including fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related components, within assigned qualifications.
• Interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other approved technical documentation to resolve moderate-to-complex maintenance problems.
• Use applicable aircraft tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized maintenance equipment.
• Provide applicable input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and recommendations for changes to Modification Work Orders (MWO).
• Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Inspect work performed by Aircraft Mechanic I and Aircraft Mechanic II personnel when authorized and within assigned qualifications.
• Provide technical guidance and occasionally lead personnel through more complex aircraft powerplant maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize assigned workload to support established maintenance, modification, and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Make required entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and applicable maintenance documentation.
• Maintain accountability and proper use of tools, equipment, parts, and materials and comply with applicable Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Comply with applicable safety, quality, security, technical-data, and maintenance documentation requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance operations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant aircraft powerplant, engines, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated mechanical components.
• Knowledge of aircraft inspection, troubleshooting, repair, component replacement, and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable aircraft technical publications and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical publications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, precision measuring equipment, and other applicable maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot moderate-to-complex aircraft powerplant discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions within assigned qualifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload and support established aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team and, when assigned, provide technical guidance or lead personnel through more complex maintenance tasks.
• Ability to properly document completed maintenance actions in applicable aircraft logs and records.
• Must meet applicable customers, installation access, safety, security, and contractual requirements.
• Must be able to support assigned shifts, overtime, and travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods and climb stairs, ramps, ladders, aircraft, and maintenance stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, kneel, bend, reach, work in confined areas, and use tools with the dexterity required by the assignment.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 35 pounds; heavier items require approved lifting assistance or equipment.
• Must be able to read instruments, technical data, and small scales; communicate clearly; detect warnings; distinguish colors; and judge depth.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and satisfy applicable medical surveillance, respirator, hearing, and fit-for-duty requirements.

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