AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [AIRFRAME]

Kay and Associates

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32099, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 28 August 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Job Description

Kay and Associates is hiring a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [AIRFRAME] in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time position.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III [AIRFRAME] (23023)

Specialty: Airframes / Structures

Location: VR-62 NAS Jacksonville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance: Secret | CAC required

Summary

Provides Organizational and Depot-level aircraft maintenance support on C/KC-130T 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 C/KC-130T series aircraft at Squadron VR-62.

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 Inspections
  • Aircraft Movement
  • Corrosion Control & Spot Treatment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preservation and De-preservation
  • Ordnance Handling
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
  • Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • 7+ years airframe aviation maintenance experience
  • 5+ years C/KC-130T 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
  • 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.

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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