Aircraft Mechanic III (C/KC-130T) - Airframe

General Description

Duties

• Lead maintenance teams in the performance of C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance and expertise throughout aircraft maintenance and modification activities.
• Perform, supervise, and inspect duties performed by Aircraft Mechanic I, II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and associated aircraft systems involving complex to extremely difficult maintenance requirements.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems including, but not limited to, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, landing gear, and other mechanical components.
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft systems and components to proper operating condition.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex aircraft mechanical discrepancies using approved maintenance procedures and sound technical judgment.
• Interpret and apply technical data, including technical publications, technical orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other approved maintenance documentation.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and component replacement.
• Perform and provide technical guidance on aircraft structural and sheet metal modification and repair as required.
• Evaluate the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to assigned maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Properly use and provide technical guidance on aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and shears, and other applicable specialized equipment.
• Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers, customers, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel regarding aircraft discrepancies, repairs, and modification activities.
• Coordinate and prioritize assigned maintenance workload to support established aircraft maintenance, modification, and delivery schedules.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout aircraft maintenance and modification efforts.
• Make and review required entries in aircraft logs, forms, records, and applicable maintenance documentation.
• Ensure assigned maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with applicable technical data, quality standards, safety requirements, and established maintenance procedures.
• Maintain accountability and proper use of tools, equipment, parts, and materials and comply with Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance and modification operations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced aircraft maintenance experience with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities.
• C/KC-130 or similar military aircraft maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, component replacement, and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Advanced working knowledge of aircraft airframe systems, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, landing gear, fuel systems, structural components, and associated mechanical systems.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
• Working knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems sufficient to diagnose equipment malfunctions and support complex aircraft troubleshooting.
• Ability to determine functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform, supervise, and inspect aircraft maintenance performed by Mechanic I, II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams and provide technical guidance to subordinate and lower-level technicians.
• Ability to interpret technical orders, technical publications, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical data.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and shears, and related maintenance equipment.
• Ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers, customers, and maintenance personnel.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload to meet aircraft maintenance and delivery schedules.
• Ability to accurately complete and review aircraft logs, records, forms, and other maintenance documentation.
• Must meet applicable customers, installation access, safety, security, and contractual requirements.
• Must be able to support assigned shifts, overtime, and travel as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth

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