Job Description
AIRCRAFT WORKER (23080)
Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics
Location: NAS Lemoore, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance: Secret | CAC required
Summary
Provides support of Organizational Level Line Division functions on F-35 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.
Aircraft Worker supporting F-35 aircraft launch and recovery operations.
Essential Functions
- Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
- Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
- Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Duties
- Perform Launch and Recovery Operations in F-35 Line Division
- Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
- Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems
- Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements
Qualifications
- 2+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience
- 2+ years fixed wing fighter aircraft maintenance experience
- Must be able to work day, swing or mid shift as required
- Plane Captain qualification preferred
- 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
- $34.15/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.