Aircraft Mechanic III – P-8A

Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. Full-time contingent position requiring a Secret security clearance and a current U.S. Passport.

About the Role

Resicum International LLC is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanic III personnel to support P-8A aircraft Organizational-Level Maintenance operations. The Aircraft Mechanic III is a senior-level technician responsible for leading maintenance teams, performing and supervising P-8A aircraft maintenance, and ensuring compliance with technical data, directives, and NAMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing P-8A aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled P-8A maintenance.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinate mechanics.
• Perform, supervise, and inspect maintenance performed by Mechanic I, II, and III personnel as authorized.
• Maintain, repair, and modify P-8A aircraft structures, structural components, and engines.
• Maintain and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, and other assigned systems.
• Troubleshoot complex P-8A aircraft discrepancies.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of P-8A airframe and powerplant systems.
• Interpret P-8A technical publications, blueprints, manufacturer's manuals, and engineering data.
• Perform and supervise aircraft structural and sheet-metal modifications and repairs.
• Use aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
• Provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and Government customers.
• Provide technical expertise throughout aircraft modification and maintenance efforts.
• Prioritize maintenance workload to meet aircraft delivery and operational schedules.
• Make required aircraft logbook and maintenance record entries.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level technicians.
• Support corrosion prevention and control requirements.
• Participate in emergency drills and aircraft movement activities when directed.
• Ensure all maintenance is performed in accordance with CNAFINST 4790.2 series, applicable technical manuals, technical directives, and local instructions.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on maintenance experience on P-8/P-8A aircraft.
• Experience leading P-8/P-8A aircraft maintenance teams in an Organizational-Level Maintenance environment.
• Experience performing, supervising, and inspecting scheduled and unscheduled P-8/P-8A maintenance.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and modifying P-8/P-8A aircraft.
• Advanced knowledge of P-8/P-8A airframe, structural, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and powerplant systems.
• Experience interpreting P-8/P-8A technical publications, engineering data, blueprints, and technical directives.
• Experience providing technical guidance to lower-level P-8/P-8A maintenance personnel.
• Capability to inspect work performed by subordinate P-8/P-8A mechanics.
• Experience making P-8/P-8A aircraft logbook and maintenance record entries.
• Current U.S. Passport.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Eligibility for required site access and CAC issuance.
• Advanced aircraft maintenance experience appropriate to the Mechanic III skill level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting, repair procedures, and component replacement.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft structures, sheet-metal modification, and structural repair.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft airframe and powerplant systems.
• Capability to diagnose and resolve complex aircraft maintenance problems.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
• Capability to lead aircraft maintenance teams and provide technical guidance to subordinate personnel.
• Capability to inspect aircraft maintenance performed by lower-level mechanics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
• Capability to interpret technical data, blueprints, manufacturer's manuals, and applicable maintenance publications.
• 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).