Aircraft Mechanic

III - MAG-31

Kay and Associates, Inc.

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Beaufort, South Carolina

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PERMANENT

Updated 08/27/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Task Description:

Aircraft Mechanic III (23023):

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Possesses the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic I's, II's and III's. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike; must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Skill and Knowledge:

Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:

Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting/Low Observable Material Restoration

Responsibility:

Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs, lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives. Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.

Task Requirements:

Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned F/A-18 and F-35 aircraft

Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means

Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections

Aircraft inspections

Aircraft movement

Corrosion Control/Aircraft Painting/Low Observable Material Restoration

Preservation and de-preservation

General aircraft maintenance

Low Observable Health Assessment System Data Entry

Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment

Perform shift work and/or overtime as required

Perform other tasks as directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Eight or more years' F/A-18 and or F-35 experience

Ten or more years' aviation maintenance experience

Familiarity and ability to use

NAVAIR IETMS.

Four or more years' experience with

NALCOMIS/OOMA

Basic Corrosion Control Course

Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish

Hydraulic Contamination Qualification

Aircraft Engine/APU Qualification

Aircraft Jacking Qualification

Previously certified F/A-18 and or

F-35 CDI/CDQAR

Basic Qualifications:

Six or more years' F/A-18 or F-25 experience

Low Observable Paint Qualified

Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification

Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Must be able to work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), IAW

DTM-08-003

"Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidance

Secret security clearance

Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft

Must be able to use hand and power tools

Must have dexterity to handle small parts

Must be able to pass employment physicals

Must be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties if required

Compensation

$41.78/hour

Other Compensation

Employees will receive a health and welfare benefit of $2.65 for every hour worked.

Benefits

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in KAI's 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. After completing one year of service, employees will have two weeks' paid vacation.

Employment is contingent on (a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and (d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets

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