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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$96,000 - $133,000
Aerospace and Aviation
Key West Naval Air Station, FL (On-Site/Office)
Aircraft Mechanic II
Location: NAS Key West, FL
Organization: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) – Station Search and Rescue (SAR)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Pay: $46.18/hr + $12.00/hr additional rate (increasing to $48.95/hr + $15.00/hr in November)
Shift: Day (0630–1500) or Night (1430–2300), Monday–Friday
Tools Provided
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanics II – Avionics to support the Navy Station Search and Rescue (SAR) unit at NAS Key West, FL under the Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) O-Level Maintenance Support contract. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of MH-60R/S aircraft by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and modifications.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft structures and components, including engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose avionics and mechanical malfunctions using test equipment, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Conduct aircraft inspections, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation, and documentation of maintenance actions in logs and records.
• Support flight line operations, aircraft movement, and support equipment (SE) operation and inspection.
• Participate in technical directive compliance, ordnance handling, and maintenance data system updates.
• Contribute to Navy maintenance programs, including FOD Prevention, Corrosion Control, Tool Control, and Hydraulic Contamination Control.
• May lead and train lower-level mechanics; inspect and sign off on work performed by other technicians.
Required Qualifications
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (O-Level/Navy aviation preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Navy Maintenance Programs, including NAMP, Tool Control, and FOD Prevention.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Proficient with aircraft maintenance tools, torque wrenches, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.
Must meet and maintain the following required qualifications (completion within specified timeline after hire if not already certified):
• Airfield Safety/Vehicle Operator Course (within 60 days)
• Plane Captain (within 120 days)
• Collateral Duty Inspector (within 120 days)
• Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (within 180 days)
• Safe for Flight Certification (within 180 days)
• Additional technical equipment qualifications as required (Nitrogen Servicing Unit, Tow Tractor, Power Plant operations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance experience (MH-60R/S or similar platform preferred)
• Experience supporting CNAL or similar O-Level Navy maintenance programs
• Knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention, FOD, hydraulic contamination control, and fuel surveillance procedures
Additional Information
• Tools are provided
• Competitive compensation with wage increase effective November 2025
• Work hours: Monday–Friday, day or night shift available
Join our team supporting the Navy’s critical Search and Rescue (SAR) mission at NAS Key West — where precision, safety, and service come together to keep our aircraft mission-ready.
Location: NAS Key West, FL
Organization: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) – Station Search and Rescue (SAR)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Pay: $46.18/hr + $12.00/hr additional rate (increasing to $48.95/hr + $15.00/hr in November)
Shift: Day (0630–1500) or Night (1430–2300), Monday–Friday
Tools Provided
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanics II – Avionics to support the Navy Station Search and Rescue (SAR) unit at NAS Key West, FL under the Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) O-Level Maintenance Support contract. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of MH-60R/S aircraft by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and modifications.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft structures and components, including engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose avionics and mechanical malfunctions using test equipment, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Conduct aircraft inspections, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation, and documentation of maintenance actions in logs and records.
• Support flight line operations, aircraft movement, and support equipment (SE) operation and inspection.
• Participate in technical directive compliance, ordnance handling, and maintenance data system updates.
• Contribute to Navy maintenance programs, including FOD Prevention, Corrosion Control, Tool Control, and Hydraulic Contamination Control.
• May lead and train lower-level mechanics; inspect and sign off on work performed by other technicians.
Required Qualifications
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (O-Level/Navy aviation preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Navy Maintenance Programs, including NAMP, Tool Control, and FOD Prevention.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Proficient with aircraft maintenance tools, torque wrenches, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.
Must meet and maintain the following required qualifications (completion within specified timeline after hire if not already certified):
• Airfield Safety/Vehicle Operator Course (within 60 days)
• Plane Captain (within 120 days)
• Collateral Duty Inspector (within 120 days)
• Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (within 180 days)
• Safe for Flight Certification (within 180 days)
• Additional technical equipment qualifications as required (Nitrogen Servicing Unit, Tow Tractor, Power Plant operations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance experience (MH-60R/S or similar platform preferred)
• Experience supporting CNAL or similar O-Level Navy maintenance programs
• Knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention, FOD, hydraulic contamination control, and fuel surveillance procedures
Additional Information
• Tools are provided
• Competitive compensation with wage increase effective November 2025
• Work hours: Monday–Friday, day or night shift available
Join our team supporting the Navy’s critical Search and Rescue (SAR) mission at NAS Key West — where precision, safety, and service come together to keep our aircraft mission-ready.
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