AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III

Kay and Associates, Inc.

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Oak Harbor, Washington

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/17/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

AIRCRAFT

MECHANIC III

(23023)

Specialty:

Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics / Electrical / Egress

Location:

VP-69 NAS

Whidbey, WA

Employment Type:

Full-Time Onsite

Clearance:

Secret CAC required

Summary

Provides support of Organizational-level aircraft maintenance support on P-8 series aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Senior-level aircraft mechanic supporting contract maintenance on P-8 series aircraft at Squadron VP-69.

Essential Functions

Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification

Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems

Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics

Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs

Duties

Perform general aircraft maintenance

Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance

Flight Line Operations/Functions

Support Equipment (SE) Operations and Inspections

Aircraft Movement

Corrosion Control & Spot Treatment

Troubleshooting

Preservation and De-preservation

Ordnance Handling

Technical Directive Compliance and Modifications

Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems

Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives

Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

7+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience

5+ years P-8A or similar aircraft maintenance experience

Must be able to work day, swing or mid shift as required

Engine run qualification preferred

Former

CDI/CDQAR

preferred

Former Safe for Flight preferred

Secret clearance required

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems. Must be able to work in high-noise environments, wear required PPE and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Compensation

$41.33/hour + $2.65 H&W

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. Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable wage determination

Labor Relations Notice:

The Company respects employee rights under applicable labor laws. Nothing in this posting interferes with lawful collective activity.

Contract Contingency:

Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veterans. No retaliation for protected activity.

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