Aircraft Mechanic III – Powerplant

Location: NAS Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Worldwide / Rapid Deployment
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award
Clearance: Security Clearance Required
Passport: Valid U.S. Passport Required

Job Description

Position Summary

Resicum International LLC is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III – Powerplant to support C/KC-130T Hercules aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, with the capability to rapidly deploy to operational Government locations worldwide.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Aircraft Mechanic III – Powerplant is a senior-level aircraft maintenance technician and team leader responsible for performing, supervising, troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, modifying, and testing complex aircraft powerplant systems.

The position provides technical leadership in the maintenance of C-130/KC-130 series aircraft and T56 turboprop engines, including engine systems, fuel systems, oil systems, propeller and propeller control systems, engine accessories, pneumatic systems, and associated aircraft powerplant components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing C/KC-130T powerplant maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Perform, supervise, and inspect maintenance accomplished by Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel.
• Perform complex maintenance on T56-series turboprop engines and associated aircraft powerplant systems, as applicable to the assigned C/KC-130T configuration.
• Troubleshoot, remove, install, repair, replace, and modify aircraft engines and associated powerplant components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain engine fuel, oil, lubrication, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and accessory systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of propeller and propeller control systems, including associated components and controls.
• Diagnose engine and powerplant malfunctions using aircraft technical publications, maintenance documentation, schematics, test equipment, and systematic troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform and supervise engine inspections, component inspections, operational checks, functional checks, and post-maintenance testing.
• Support engine removal and installation operations and associated aircraft maintenance activities.
• Perform maintenance on engine accessories and associated components in accordance with applicable technical publications.
• Troubleshoot engine indications and system discrepancies, including abnormal operating conditions and component-related malfunctions.
• Conduct required measurements, adjustments, rigging, torque procedures, and inspections using aircraft-specific precision tools and test equipment.
• Interpret and apply C-130/KC-130 technical orders, maintenance manuals, inspection requirements, engineering instructions, schematics, drawings, and other approved technical publications.
• Identify component deterioration, damage, abnormal wear, leaks, and other conditions affecting powerplant reliability and aircraft airworthiness.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, phase inspections, aircraft recovery, modification programs, and depot/field-level maintenance activities, as applicable.
• Provide technical support for Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD), Technical Directives, modifications, and engineering investigations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level powerplant technicians.
• Inspect completed maintenance to ensure workmanship and technical requirements are met.
• Coordinate powerplant maintenance activities with Quality Assurance, Maintenance Control, Production Control, Engineering, Supply, and Government representatives.
• Make required entries in aircraft forms, engine records, logbooks, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure proper accountability and use of Government-furnished tools, equipment, test equipment, and support equipment.
• Identify maintenance delays, recurring discrepancies, parts requirements, and technical problems and communicate them to maintenance leadership.
• Prioritize assigned workloads to support aircraft availability, mission requirements, and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Comply with applicable aircraft maintenance, FOD, safety, hazardous material, tool control, and environmental requirements.
• Support rapid-response Contract Field Team (CFT) operations and deployment to Government locations worldwide.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the C/KC-130T aircraft maintenance mission.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with significant experience in aircraft powerplant/engine maintenance.
• Recent or substantial experience maintaining C-130/KC-130 series aircraft is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with T56-series turboprop engines or comparable military turboprop powerplants.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft engine and powerplant systems, including:
  • Engine fuel systems
  • Oil and lubrication systems
  • Engine accessories
  • Propeller and propeller control systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Engine controls
  • Associated mechanical and electrical systems
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex aircraft engine and powerplant malfunctions.
• Experience performing engine/component removal and installation, inspections, repairs, adjustments, and functional testing.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and component replacement requirements.
• Experience interpreting C-130/KC-130 technical orders, maintenance manuals, engineering documentation, schematics, drawings, and inspection criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to use aircraft-specific maintenance equipment and precision tools, including appropriate engine and powerplant test equipment.
• Ability to perform, supervise, and inspect maintenance performed by lower-level aircraft mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance teams through complex aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Experience completing aircraft maintenance documentation and making appropriate entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requirements while maintaining aircraft production and delivery schedules.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety procedures, FOD prevention, tool control, and hazardous material requirements.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be willing and able to rapidly deploy worldwide, potentially on short notice.
• Must be able to obtain required visas, immunizations, security/country clearances, and other deployment documentation required by individual task orders.
• Must meet all applicable Government and task-order-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• C-130T or KC-130T maintenance experience.
• Experience with T56-A-7B, T56-A-15, T56-A-16, T56-A-423, or other T56-series engines.
• Experience with C-130/KC-130 propeller systems and propeller control systems.
• Prior U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or other military C-130/KC-130 maintenance experience.
• Previous experience as a Powerplant Mechanic, Engine Mechanic, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Quality Assurance representative, Crew Chief, Production Supervisor, or Senior Aircraft Mechanic.
• Experience supporting Contract Field Teams, expeditionary aviation maintenance, OCONUS operations, or depot-level maintenance.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance production scheduling and readiness reporting.
• Experience supporting MECs, ECODs, Technical Directives, modifications, and engineering investigations.

Physical & Deployment Requirements

• Ability to work on and around aircraft, engines, propellers, maintenance stands, ground support equipment, and other aircraft maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and in flight-line/industrial environments.
• Ability to work extended hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by mission requirements.
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and work in confined or awkward aircraft maintenance areas.
• Ability to deploy internationally for extended periods.
• Ability to meet all Government and host-country medical, security, passport, visa, and deployment requirements.

About Resicum International, LLC

Resicum International, LLC provides aviation, aircraft maintenance, logistics, training, and technical support services to U.S. Government and international customers. Our teams support complex aviation programs in domestic and overseas locations and may be required to rapidly deploy in support of mission requirements.

Important Notice

This position is contingent upon contract award and is not currently a funded position. Employment offers will be subject to contract award, customer approval, funding, and successful completion of all applicable pre-employment, security, medical, and deployment requirements.

Resicum International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.