V2X Inc · 9 hours ago
KC-130J Aircraft Mechanic III- Kuwait City, Kuwait
Madison, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expV2X Inc is seeking a KC-130J Aircraft Mechanic III to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in aircraft airframes and power plant systems. The role involves performing maintenance, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with technical directives and specifications in support of KC-130J operations.
CommercialLogisticsTrainingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply and provide a thorough working knowledge of airframes and power plant systems to include aircraft modification procedures and experience with specific airframe, hydraulic, engine, and propeller systems, systems integration, system/component failure analysis, inspection, repair, and testing of airframes and power plant systems through engineering principles, techniques, and methods in the maintainability of existing KC-130J equipment and systems
Performance abilities include performance of maintenance and servicing related aircraft components, to include landing gear, flight control, hydraulics, engine, and propeller, component removal, inspection, and reinstallation and incorporates applicable technical directives and bulletins
Troubleshoots and/or repairs malfunctions in the aircraft airframes and power plants systems and all other supporting aircraft systems that require general aviation mechanical skills and knowledge, performing assigned maintenance in compliance with established directives and specified KC-130J MRC/MIMs, to include performing calibration procedures and required functional tests
Possess competent abilities in the use and application of hand tools, power tools, and associated precision measuring equipment used in support of system testing, evaluation, and operation, to include complying with established local tool control programs
Read, interpret, and apply manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, diagrams, schematics, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Use illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and order parts to complete maintenance actions
Performs periodic special, hourly, conditional, and phase maintenance/isochronal inspections as required by Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIM)s, Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC)s, manufacturer’s specifications, and all applicable directives, orders, and instructions as directed through Maintenance Control
Interpret MIMs and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives to perform maintenance and use processes to document such maintenance actions, ensuring the accurate entry of data into the locally used computer database system
Performs applicable “O” and “I” level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Systems and rebuild shop and Aircraft Tire & Wheel rebuilding
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, to include cross-training in all required essential technical specialties, to facilitate the removal, inspection, repair/replacement, installation, and test procedures of aircraft component parts, survival equipment, pneumatic systems, environmental control systems, fuel systems, avionics systems, and all associated airframes and power plants equipment systems
Inspect, control, and prevent corrosion of aircraft metals and system components using established and approved procedures
Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment for flight line maintenance of established maintenance procedures/
Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment for flight line maintenance of established maintenance procedures
When necessary, perform other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to assure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Must be able to obtain/maintain the following required certifications/qualifications: Aviation Gas Free Engineering (AVGFE) certification, Hydraulic Contamination certification, “I” Level & “O” Level Tire & Wheel certification, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) run qualification, Applicable Support Equipment licensing, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) qualification, Corrosion Prevention and Control and Aircraft Paint qualification, Confined Space Entry certification
Four years' maintenance experience with C-130 Airframes/Power Plants Systems preferred
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) 4790.2 or equivalent experience with Air Force Instruction 21-101 preferred
Must have a working knowledge of first aid procedures to be used in an emergency
Must have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance programs, processes, and procedures (example: Safety, Tool Control, HAZMAT, inspection programs, administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque programs & procedures)
Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, be able to read, write, and understand the English language
Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration
Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
Must be willing to follow Kuwait Labor Law policies and able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements
Must be willing to administrate, maintain, and manage maintenance programs (ex. Tool Control, HAZMAT, FOD, MetCal, etc…) as required by local policies
Must be willing and able to comply with all contractual Performance Work Statement (PWS) Requirements to include but not limited to: The performance of “I” Level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Reel/system maintenance, NLG & MLG Tire re-building, Battery maintenance support, and Oxygen Regulator testing/repair
Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations
Must be willing to work flexible hours, to include day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and follow instructions when directed on assigned tasks
Must have skills and aptitude to cross train and/or support other maintenance technicians in completing assigned maintenance actions, to include but not limited to: The performance and completion of daily inspections (including the ability to inspect/sign off on all associated aircraft maintenance/technician specialties), marshalling/recovering aircraft, fueling, towing, mooring, and conducting post flight procedures to ensure aircraft are properly secured upon completion of maintenance
As a Subject Matter Expert, must be willing to perform in-depth research, troubleshoot, and perform “O” and “I” level maintenance functions on all applicable aircraft systems and components necessary to return aircraft to a Full Mission Capable status; this includes determining material requirements, researching part numbers, ordering, tracking, and receiving materials as required to facilitate aircraft inspections/repairs
Must be able to communicate directly with the customer, pilots, air crew members, management, and maintenance personnel to gather and relay pertinent data/information necessary to ensure aircraft depart timely and launches are not delayed
Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications—read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications
Must have an in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations
Must be able to overcome cultural differences and to think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations
Must perform as a team member, contributing to the success of the C-130J maintenance department
Must be dependable and timely in managing assigned tasks, perform consistent quality maintenance
Must have a proven ability to work independently with minimal direction
Preferred
Four years' maintenance experience with C-130 Airframes/Power Plants Systems preferred
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) 4790.2 or equivalent experience with Air Force Instruction 21-101 preferred
Company
V2X Inc
V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.06BKey Investors
Vertex Aerospace
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Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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