Aircraft Mechanic II – P-8A

Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington | Full-time contingent upon contract award | Travel as required | Secret security clearance and current U.S. passport required

About the Role

Resicum International LLC is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanic II personnel to support P-8A aircraft Organizational-Level Maintenance operations. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, and modifications on P-8A aircraft. Mechanics must troubleshoot discrepancies, interpret technical documentation, prioritize workloads, and lead teams through complex maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on P-8A aircraft.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repair, servicing, and modifications.
• Maintain and repair P-8A airframe, structural components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot P-8A aircraft discrepancies using applicable technical manuals and authorized test equipment.
• Interpret P-8A technical publications, blueprints, manufacturer's manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Perform aircraft structural and sheet-metal repairs and modifications.
• Apply technical knowledge of P-8A airframe and powerplant systems to determine malfunctions.
• Restore aircraft systems and components to required operating condition.
• Use aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
• Support Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC) and Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation.
• Provide input regarding recommended Maintenance Work Order (MWO) changes.
• Prioritize maintenance workload to meet aircraft schedules.
• Lead teams through complex P-8A maintenance tasks when assigned.
• Inspect work performed by lower-level mechanics as authorized.
• Make required aircraft logbook and maintenance record entries.
• Support corrosion prevention and control.
• Participate in aircraft movement and emergency drills when directed.
• Perform all work in accordance with CNAFINST 4790.2 series, applicable technical manuals, technical directives, and local instructions.

Requirements

• Direct hands-on maintenance experience on P-8/P-8A aircraft (generic aircraft mechanic experience on other platforms does not satisfy this requirement).
• Experience performing Organizational-Level Maintenance on P-8/P-8A aircraft.
• Experience performing scheduled and unscheduled P-8/P-8A maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing P-8/P-8A aircraft systems.
• Experience interpreting P-8/P-8A technical publications and maintenance documentation.
• Capability to lead maintenance teams through complex P-8/P-8A maintenance tasks.
• Current U.S. Passport and DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Eligibility for required site access and CAC issuance.
• Aircraft maintenance experience appropriate to the Mechanic II skill level.
• Experience in aircraft mechanical maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Working knowledge of aircraft structures, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, powerplants, and mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance tools and test equipment.
• Capability to troubleshoot moderate to complex aircraft maintenance problems.
• Capability to prioritize workload and meet maintenance schedules.
• Capability to make accurate aircraft logbook and maintenance record entries.
• Maintain all required aircraft maintenance qualifications and certifications (e.g., CDI/CDQAR, Plane Captain/Plane Handler, Tire and Wheel, Hydraulic Contamination, Vibration Analysis, APU/Engine Operator, Ordnance, Forklift).