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

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 powerplant maintenance and modification activities.
• Perform, supervise, and inspect duties performed by Aircraft Mechanic II, and III personnel within assigned qualifications.
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, modify, remove, and install aircraft engines, powerplant systems, and associated components involving complex to extremely difficult maintenance requirements.
• Maintain and repair associated aircraft components and systems, including engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical components, and related systems.
• 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 engine, powerplant, and mechanical system discrepancies using approved technical data and sound technical judgment.
• Perform and oversee component removal, installation, adjustment, servicing, repair, replacement, and operational checks.
• 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.
• Evaluate the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to engine and powerplant troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Properly use and provide technical guidance on aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and other specialized maintenance equipment.
• Perform and support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft inspections and powerplant maintenance requirements.
• Provide technical support to mechanical/structural engineers, customers, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel regarding aircraft discrepancies, repairs, and modification activities.
• Coordinate and prioritize 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 performed 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 applicable 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-130T or similar military aircraft powerplant maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft engine and powerplant troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, component replacement, and operational practices.
• Advanced working knowledge of aircraft engines, powerplant systems, fuel systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and associated mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems sufficiently diagnose equipment malfunctions and resolve complex aircraft maintenance discrepancies.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Ability to determine functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems as they relate to assigned maintenance.
• 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 and expertise to subordinate and lower-level technicians.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical orders, maintenance manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, manufacturers' manuals, and other applicable technical documentation.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and related maintenance equipment.
• Ability to provide technical support to engineers, customers, supervisors, and other 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 customer, 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.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offers, pre-employment substance abuse testing

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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