Airframe and Powerplant Specialist

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5 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Perform field maintenance on military aircraft, interpret technical manuals, wire diagrams and engineering drawings, install aerospace fasteners, maintain tools and inventory, document maintenance in military/digital records, and travel for extended deployments.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician
  • Travel for extended periods working at various locations
  • Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations and various other maintenance tasks
  • Interpret technical manuals, work cards, blueprints, wire diagrams/schematics, and engineering drawings
  • Maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
  • Operate complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned
  • Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures
  • Maintain tool control and accountability
  • Adhere to company policies and safety programs
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

  • High School diploma required
  • Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
  • Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required

Experience:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required  
  • Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Knowledgeable in documenting maintenance actions in any of the following (USAF, USN and US Army) aircraft records to include digital maintenance data systems
  • Familiar with the installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.​

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
  • Successful candidates must obtain minimum favorable Tier 1 personnel security investigation IAW Department of Defense Instruction 5200.46, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing Common Access Card (CAC)

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Skills Required

  • High School diploma
  • Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline
  • Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
  • 3+ years of professional experience in aircraft maintenance
  • Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Experience documenting maintenance actions in USAF, USN, or US Army aircraft records including digital maintenance data systems
  • Familiarity with aerospace fastener installation (rivets, nut plates)
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance / favorable Tier 1 personnel security investigation
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
298 Employees

What We Do

KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company. Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.

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