Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal)

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal) Location: Whiteman AFB, MO (509th MXG) Aircraft Mechanic II (23022): 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 manufacturesrsquo; 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: SHEET METAL/LOW OBSERVABLE:Individual must be able to: perform organizational and intermediate level (O/I) Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM) on B-2 aircraft; back shop repairs that include fabricating components required for the repair from drawings; treat corrosion; and correctly prepare surfaces/apply prime and finish coatings on B-2, T-38 and AGE/SE equipment IAW published technical data, engineering dispositions and unit procedures. Specific aircraft maintenance experience required includes: coating surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices; removing old paint from aircraft; using liquid paint remover and scraper; preparing surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; applying acid solution or using steel wool to prepare aluminum surfaces to insure that paint adheres to surface; masking and covering portions of surfaces not to be painted; and painting insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: one-year aircraft maintenance. Task Requirements:

• Perform organizational and intermediate level (O/I) Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM) on B-2 aircraft
• Back shop component repairs including manufacture and fabriacation of parts IAW drawings
• Corrosion management treatments
• Preparation and application of coatings on B-2, T-38 and AGE/SE.
• Comply with published technical data, engineering dispositions and unit procedures
• Ensure good house keeping and FOD free environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of Organizational/Intermediate B-2 LOASM experience

Basic Qualifications:

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: one-year aircraft maintenance
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift as required IAW PWS
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and shall be required to pass the equivalent of a trustworthy National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries with Credit Check (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 ldquo;Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidancerdquo;, or latest guidance, at no additional cost to the Government, prior to being allowed to work under any task order PWS.
• Must have Secret clearance

Compensation$39.58/hour Other CompensationEmployees will receive a minimum health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week. BenefitsEmployees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in KAIrsquo;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