
Airframe and Powerplant Specialist
Sheppard AFB, TXJobPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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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
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
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Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician
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Travel for extended periods working at various locations
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Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations and various other maintenance tasks
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Interpret technical manuals, work cards, blueprints, wire diagrams/schematics, and engineering drawings
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Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
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Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned
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Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures
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Maintain tool control and accountability
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Adhere to company policies and safety programs
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
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High School diploma required
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Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
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Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required
Experience:
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3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
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Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements
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Knowledgeable in documenting maintenance actions in any of the following (USAF, USN and US Army) aircraft records to include digital maintenance data systems
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Familiar with the installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.
Security:
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Must be a US citizen
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Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
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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
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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Wellness Resources
How this job compares
Set against the 6,979 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$58–79K/yr306 salary ranges
- Texas median$27–35/hr198 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 591 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas and 6,979 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,822 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,204 of the 6,979 open Maintenance Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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