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Nas Jax, FL
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Job Description
Location: NAS Jacksonville – Jacksonville, FL
Squadron: VP-62
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance
Contracting Organization: AFSC/PZIY
Period of Performance: September 19, 2026 – August 31, 2030
Tools: Provided
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to support squadron detachments
About STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) is a government contracting company specializing in providing professional, technical, engineering, and logistics support services to federal government customers. STi is committed to providing qualified personnel who support mission readiness, operational excellence, and customer success.
Position Overview
The Aircraft Mechanic III performs, leads, supervises, and inspects aircraft maintenance activities supporting P-8A operations. The selected candidate must possess comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and be capable of diagnosing and repairing complex discrepancies using applicable technical publications, maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and other technical data.
This position requires extensive hands-on aircraft maintenance experience as well as the technical knowledge necessary to supervise subordinate mechanics, provide guidance during complex maintenance evolutions, and ensure work is performed in accordance with CNAFINST/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, NAMP requirements, applicable NAMPSOPs, technical directives, and local instructions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise aircraft mechanics in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of P-8A aircraft.
• Diagnose complex aircraft discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions using technical publications, schematics, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and applicable technical directives.
• Maintain, repair, service, inspect, and troubleshoot aircraft structures, engines, flight controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, landing gear, and associated mechanical components.
• Support aircraft power plants, environmental control systems, electrical power and lighting systems, automatic flight control systems, and related aircraft subsystems as qualified.
• Perform aircraft inspections, flight line operations, aircraft movement, preservation/de-preservation, corrosion prevention and spot treatment, and support equipment operations.
• Perform and document maintenance in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and applicable command procedures.
• Make and certify required entries in aircraft, engine, armament, support equipment, and other applicable maintenance logs and records.
• Utilize NALCOMIS/OOMA and applicable maintenance documentation systems to accurately document maintenance actions and aircraft status.
• Support Maintenance Control activities, including aircraft status reporting, Technical Directive compliance, logs and records, and Safe for Flight requirements as assigned and qualified.
• Serve in CDI and/or CDQAR capacities for applicable maintenance areas when designated and qualified.
• Support Quality Assurance requirements and assist in maintaining compliance with applicable NAMP programs and command inspections.
• Perform or supervise maintenance using aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal equipment, and other specialized tooling.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to lower-level technicians during aircraft maintenance, modifications, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance workload to support aircraft availability, flight schedules, and required delivery timelines.
• Participate in FOD prevention, Tool Control, Hydraulic Contamination Control, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Support Equipment, Tire and Wheel, and other applicable NAMP programs.
• Support aircraft engine and APU turn-up operations when appropriately trained, licensed, and designated.
• Support ordnance handling, weapons release/control checks, and load team operations when appropriately qualified and assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety, security, technical, and quality requirements.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS detachment locations as required to provide aircraft maintenance support. Detachments may occasionally require short-notice or weekend travel.
Keywords
Aircraft Mechanic III, Aircraft Mechanic 3, P-8A, P-8A Poseidon, Boeing P-8A, Naval Aviation, Navy Aircraft Maintenance, NAS Jacksonville, VP-62, NAMP, CNAFINST 4790.2, COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, NALCOMIS, OOMA, Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, QAR, CDQAR, CDI, Safe for Flight, SFF, Plane Captain, Phase Inspection, Airframes, Power Plants, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Aircraft Structures, Flight Controls, Aircraft Engines, APU, Ordnance, QASO, Ordnance Load Team, Aviation Maintenance, Flight Line Maintenance, Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance, Aircraft Troubleshooting, Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Previous P-8A Poseidon aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previous U.S. Navy or Naval Aviation maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and CNAFINST/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series.
• Experience using NALCOMIS/OOMA for maintenance documentation and aircraft status tracking.
• Current or previous Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification.
• Current or previous Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) qualification.
• Previous Safe for Flight (SFF) qualification or experience supporting Safe for Flight certification.
• Plane Captain/Plane Handler qualification or equivalent experience.
• APU, Engine Low Power, and/or Engine Full Power Operator experience.
• Experience with Navy aircraft Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, or Phase Inspection operations.
• Experience supporting P-8A ordnance operations, weapons release and control checks, or aircraft weapons loading.
• Current or previous ordnance qualifications such as Team Member (TM), Team Leader (TL), or Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO).
• Experience with P-8A systems including sonobuoy launch/deployment systems, armament systems, avionics, electrical systems, or mission-related aircraft equipment.
• Experience supporting deployed or detached Naval Aviation operations.
Squadron: VP-62
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance
Contracting Organization: AFSC/PZIY
Period of Performance: September 19, 2026 – August 31, 2030
Tools: Provided
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to support squadron detachments
About STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) is a government contracting company specializing in providing professional, technical, engineering, and logistics support services to federal government customers. STi is committed to providing qualified personnel who support mission readiness, operational excellence, and customer success.
Position Overview
The Aircraft Mechanic III performs, leads, supervises, and inspects aircraft maintenance activities supporting P-8A operations. The selected candidate must possess comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and be capable of diagnosing and repairing complex discrepancies using applicable technical publications, maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and other technical data.
This position requires extensive hands-on aircraft maintenance experience as well as the technical knowledge necessary to supervise subordinate mechanics, provide guidance during complex maintenance evolutions, and ensure work is performed in accordance with CNAFINST/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, NAMP requirements, applicable NAMPSOPs, technical directives, and local instructions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise aircraft mechanics in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of P-8A aircraft.
• Diagnose complex aircraft discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions using technical publications, schematics, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and applicable technical directives.
• Maintain, repair, service, inspect, and troubleshoot aircraft structures, engines, flight controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, landing gear, and associated mechanical components.
• Support aircraft power plants, environmental control systems, electrical power and lighting systems, automatic flight control systems, and related aircraft subsystems as qualified.
• Perform aircraft inspections, flight line operations, aircraft movement, preservation/de-preservation, corrosion prevention and spot treatment, and support equipment operations.
• Perform and document maintenance in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and applicable command procedures.
• Make and certify required entries in aircraft, engine, armament, support equipment, and other applicable maintenance logs and records.
• Utilize NALCOMIS/OOMA and applicable maintenance documentation systems to accurately document maintenance actions and aircraft status.
• Support Maintenance Control activities, including aircraft status reporting, Technical Directive compliance, logs and records, and Safe for Flight requirements as assigned and qualified.
• Serve in CDI and/or CDQAR capacities for applicable maintenance areas when designated and qualified.
• Support Quality Assurance requirements and assist in maintaining compliance with applicable NAMP programs and command inspections.
• Perform or supervise maintenance using aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal equipment, and other specialized tooling.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to lower-level technicians during aircraft maintenance, modifications, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance workload to support aircraft availability, flight schedules, and required delivery timelines.
• Participate in FOD prevention, Tool Control, Hydraulic Contamination Control, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Support Equipment, Tire and Wheel, and other applicable NAMP programs.
• Support aircraft engine and APU turn-up operations when appropriately trained, licensed, and designated.
• Support ordnance handling, weapons release/control checks, and load team operations when appropriately qualified and assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety, security, technical, and quality requirements.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS detachment locations as required to provide aircraft maintenance support. Detachments may occasionally require short-notice or weekend travel.
Keywords
Aircraft Mechanic III, Aircraft Mechanic 3, P-8A, P-8A Poseidon, Boeing P-8A, Naval Aviation, Navy Aircraft Maintenance, NAS Jacksonville, VP-62, NAMP, CNAFINST 4790.2, COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, NALCOMIS, OOMA, Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, QAR, CDQAR, CDI, Safe for Flight, SFF, Plane Captain, Phase Inspection, Airframes, Power Plants, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Aircraft Structures, Flight Controls, Aircraft Engines, APU, Ordnance, QASO, Ordnance Load Team, Aviation Maintenance, Flight Line Maintenance, Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance, Aircraft Troubleshooting, Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Previous P-8A Poseidon aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previous U.S. Navy or Naval Aviation maintenance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and CNAFINST/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series.
• Experience using NALCOMIS/OOMA for maintenance documentation and aircraft status tracking.
• Current or previous Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) qualification.
• Current or previous Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) qualification.
• Previous Safe for Flight (SFF) qualification or experience supporting Safe for Flight certification.
• Plane Captain/Plane Handler qualification or equivalent experience.
• APU, Engine Low Power, and/or Engine Full Power Operator experience.
• Experience with Navy aircraft Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, or Phase Inspection operations.
• Experience supporting P-8A ordnance operations, weapons release and control checks, or aircraft weapons loading.
• Current or previous ordnance qualifications such as Team Member (TM), Team Leader (TL), or Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO).
• Experience with P-8A systems including sonobuoy launch/deployment systems, armament systems, avionics, electrical systems, or mission-related aircraft equipment.
• Experience supporting deployed or detached Naval Aviation operations.
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