Airframe and Powerplant Specialist

Job overview

The Airframe and Powerplant Specialist role is onsite in Patuxent, MD; compensation is not specified. The position supports maintenance on military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician for KIHOMAC. The role helps keep military aircraft maintained by carrying out assigned maintenance tasks, interpreting technical documentation, and supporting shop operations. It also contributes to safe, accountable work through equipment upkeep, inventory and tool control, and adherence to company policies and safety programs.

What you'll do

• Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician
• travel for extended periods to various locations
• train on aircraft electrical wire harness routing, wire terminations, and other maintenance tasks
• interpret technical manuals, work cards, blueprints, wire diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings
• maintain shop supplies and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• operate assigned shop tools and equipment as trained
• perform inventory control and maintain tool accountability
• follow company policies and safety programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airframe and powerplant

aircraft maintenance

military aircraft

contract field team

faa a&p license

wire harnesses

technical manuals

tool control

patuxent md

kihomac

extended travel

u.s. citizen

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License, 3+ years of professional experience in the task area, and U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.

About the employer

KIHOMAC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.