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Airframe and Powerplant Specialist

KIHOMAC

Sheppard AFB, TXJobPosted 6mo ago

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Sheppard AFB, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current FAA Airframe And Powerplant LicenseSecurity clearance

Job overview

KIHOMAC is hiring an Airframe and Powerplant Specialist. KIHOMAC is seeking an Airframe and Powerplant Specialist to perform maintenance on military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician. This role involves traveling for extended periods to various locations, interpreting technical manuals, and maintaining shop supplies and equipment. The specialist will also be responsible for inventory and tool control, adhering to company policies and safety programs.

Key focus areas include Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician, Travel for extended periods working at various locations, and Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations and various other maintenance tasks.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, FAA A&P License, and 3+ Years Experience. Important skills include FAA Regulations, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Inspection Requirements, Documenting Maintenance Actions, USAF Aircraft Records, and USN Aircraft Records. Preferred (not required): Aircraft Electrical Wire Harnesses, Basic Wire Terminations, Interpret Technical Manuals, and Interpret Work Cards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FAA RegulationsAircraft MaintenanceAircraft Inspection RequirementsDocumenting Maintenance ActionsUSAF Aircraft RecordsUSN Aircraft RecordsUS Army Aircraft RecordsDigital Maintenance Data SystemsInstallation of Aerospace FastenersRivetsNut PlatesAircraft Electrical Wire HarnessesBasic Wire TerminationsInterpret Technical ManualsInterpret Work CardsInterpret BlueprintsInterpret Wire Diagrams/SchematicsInterpret Engineering DrawingsMaintain Shop SuppliesPreventive MaintenanceOperate Complicated Shop ToolsOperate EquipmentInventory ManagementLoggingTaggingOrganizing ProceduresTool ControlAccountabilityAdhere to Company PoliciesAdhere to Safety Programs

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCurrent FAA Airframe and Powerplant License3+ Years Professional Experience in Task AreaUS CitizenObtain Minimum Favorable Tier 1 Personnel Security InvestigationAssociate's Degree in ManagementAssociate's Degree in Technical/Scientific DisciplineAbility to Obtain Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician

  • Travel for extended periods working at various locations

  • Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations and various other maintenance tasks

  • Interpret technical manuals, work cards, blueprints, wire diagrams/schematics, and engineering drawings

  • Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment

  • Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned

  • Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures

  • Maintain tool control and accountability

  • Adhere to company policies and safety programs

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

  • High School diploma required

  • Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

  • Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required

Experience:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required

  • Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements

  • Knowledgeable in documenting maintenance actions in any of the following (USAF, USN and US Army) aircraft records to include digital maintenance data systems

  • Familiar with the installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.​

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

  • Successful candidates must obtain minimum favorable Tier 1 personnel security investigation IAW Department of Defense Instruction 5200.46, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing Common Access Card (CAC)

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Training & Development

  • Wellness Resources

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