Aircraft Mechanic III (Multiple Specialties) Jobs

Aircraft Mechanic III

Clearance Required: SECRET

Organization: Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR)

Supported Activity: Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Midwest (FRCRMW) Reserve Aviation Maintenance Center of Excellence (RAMCE)

Platform: Navy C-130 / KC-130 Aircraft

Position Overview: The Aircraft Mechanic III supports Organizational (O-Level) and Intermediate (I-Level) maintenance and logistics operations for the Department of the Navy C-130 and KC-130 aircraft fleet at NAS JRB Fort Worth. This position provides hands-on technical expertise and team leadership during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, including Isochronal (ISO) inspections (1080 days and below), 700-hour engine inspections, Technical Directive (TD) compliance, and high-time component replacements. Aircraft Mechanic III personnel lead and supervise maintenance teams during aircraft induction, look-and-fix execution, and return-to-service operations while ensuring strict compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements, approved work decks, and contract PWS directives. This role supports single-aircraft flow operations, with flexibility to support concurrent inductions when required to maintain workload continuity. This position encompasses three technical specialties: AM Airframes & Mechanical AD Powerplant AVI Avionics / Electrical.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance at O- and I-levels
• Supervise, mentor, and technically guide Aircraft Mechanic I, II, and III personnel
• Certify aircraft Safe for Flight in accordance with applicable T/M/S instructions
• Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, preservation and depreservation activities
• Execute flight line operations, aircraft movement, and ground handling from arrival to departure
• Maintain aircraft, engine, ALSS, egress, armament, and SE logbooks and records
• Ensure compliance with Technical Directives (TDs), maintenance instructions, and QA requirements
• Utilize and safeguard tools, test equipment, and support equipment under the Tool Control Program
• Support Maintenance Control planning, scheduling, and documentation activities
• Participate in corrosion control, aircraft painting, and emergency reclamation actions
• Apply technical data, blueprints, and manufacturer manuals to resolve complex maintenance issues

Specialty-Specific Responsibilities:

• Aircraft Mechanic III (AM) Airframes & Mechanical: Perform and inspect structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, and airframe modifications. Maintain and repair flight control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Conduct corrosion prevention, structural inspections, and non-complex electrical system assessments. Provide technical support to engineers and customers regarding airframe configuration and repairs.
• Aircraft Mechanic III (AD) Powerplant: Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of C-130/KC-130 engines and APU systems. Execute engine turn-up operations (low power and full power) upon qualification. Conduct vibration analysis, engine troubleshooting, and component replacement. Support engine logbook accuracy, engine inspections, and propulsion system readiness.
• Aircraft Mechanic III (AVI) Avionics / Electrical: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics, navigation, communication, and electrical systems. Perform avionics inspections, system operational checks, and electrical fault isolation. Ensure ESD/EMI compliance and reporting. Support compass calibration, data systems, and technical data management.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Active SECRET clearance
• Demonstrated experience leading aircraft maintenance teams on C-130 / KC-130 platforms
• Qualification to: Certify Aircraft Safe for Flight, Make and certify aircraft, engine, ALSS, egress, armament, and SE logbook entries, Serve as CDQAR and CDI (Airframes, Powerplants, Avionics, Electrical Systems)
• Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter qualification
• Tire & Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination Control qualification
• Plane Captain / Plane Handler qualification
• Licensed Forklift Operator
• APU / Engine Low Power and Full Power Operator (as applicable; practical exams certified by Government)
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and inspection devices
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules

Shift Availability:

• Shift 1: MondayFriday | 07001530
• Shift 2: MondayFriday | 15002330
• Alternate Shifts: As directed by the COR group