Aircraft Mechanic II (ALSS) CH-53 at Kay and Associates in San Diego, California

Job Description:

TASK DESCRIPTION: Aircraft Mechanic II (23022): (ALSS)

Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals. Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

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:

 Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Egress and Environmental Systems 

Responsibility:   Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Specifically performs preventative maintenance on assigned T/M/S aircraft ALSS and Egress Systems assigned to the activity IAW T/M/S Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRC's) and approved directives. May perform services involving A&E material handling and shall have explosive handling personnel qualifications and certifications (QUAL/CERT) required IAW OPNAVINST 8023.24 when performing these duties. 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:

• Maintains various aircraft systems such as seat, egress, gaseous and liquid oxygen, life raft ejection, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, ventilation and multiple safety devices.


• Removes and installs oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators.


• Inspects, removes, and installs shoulder harnesses, lap belts and face-curtain mechanisms.


• Maintains and repairs utility systems throughout the aircraft.


• Perform daily, preflight, post flight and other periodic aircraft inspections.


• Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Line, Corrosion Control, and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance.


• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned CH-53 aircraft.


• Performs aircraft Daily Turn Around Inspections.


• Performs aircraft launch and recovery operations.


• Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, corrosion control, and preservation/de-preservation.


• Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned readiness posture outlined in in the activities plan and daily flight schedule.


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


• Troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems such as seat and egress systems, gaseous and liquid oxygen, life raft ejection, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization and ventilation.


• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).


• Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components/sub components to include rigging of flight control.


• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.


• Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry


• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections


• Aircraft inspections


• Aircraft movement


• Support services


• General aircraft maintenance


• Technical Directive compliance and modifications


• 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 phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.


• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.


• Perform other tasks as directed. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years’ CH-53 rotary wing experience


• Seven or more years’ rotary wing maintenance experience


• Familiarity and ability to use NAVAIR IETMS.


• Four or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA


• Basic Corrosion Control Course


• Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO)


• Previously certified CH-53 CDI/CDQAR 

Basic Qualifications:

• ALSS and Egress System maintainers must meet the specific training and certification standards outlined in CNAFINST 4790.2 (series)


• Personnel performing Aircrew Survival Equipment maintenance and QAR/CDQAR inspections shall be ordnance certified per OPNAVINST 8023.24/MCO 8023.3.


• Three years CH-53 maintenance experience


• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th shift schedule as required.


• Must be able work flexible work-week schedules i.e. Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur, Fri-Mon or as required.


• 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 or Secret security clearance as required for the position


• 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

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.

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