Clearance Required: SECRET
Organization: Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR)
Supported Activity: Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Midwest (FRCRMW) – Reserve Aviation Maintenance Center of Excellence (RAMCE)
Platform: Navy C-130 / KC-130 Aircraft
Position Overview
The Aircraft Mechanic III supports Organizational (O-Level) and Intermediate (I-Level) maintenance and logistics operations for the Department of the Navy C-130 and KC-130 aircraft fleet at NAS JRB Fort Worth. This position provides hands-on technical expertise and team leadership during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, including Isochronal (ISO) inspections (1080 days and below), 700-hour engine inspections, Technical Directive (TD) compliance, and high-time component replacements.
Aircraft Mechanic III personnel lead and supervise maintenance teams during aircraft induction, look-and-fix execution, and return-to-service operations while ensuring strict compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements, approved work decks, and contract PWS directives. This role supports single-aircraft flow operations, with flexibility to support concurrent inductions when required to maintain workload continuity.
This position encompasses three technical specialties:
- AM – Airframes & Mechanical
- AD – Powerplant
- AVI – Avionics / Electrical
Primary Responsibilities
General Responsibilities (All Specialties)
- Lead and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance at O- and I-levels
- Supervise, mentor, and technically guide Aircraft Mechanic I, II, and III personnel
- Certify aircraft Safe for Flight in accordance with applicable T/M/S instructions
- Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, preservation and depreservation activities
- Execute flight line operations, aircraft movement, and ground handling from arrival to departure
- Maintain aircraft, engine, ALSS, egress, armament, and SE logbooks and records
- Ensure compliance with Technical Directives (TDs), maintenance instructions, and QA requirements
- Utilize and safeguard tools, test equipment, and support equipment under the Tool Control Program
- Support Maintenance Control planning, scheduling, and documentation activities
- Participate in corrosion control, aircraft painting, and emergency reclamation actions
- Apply technical data, blueprints, and manufacturer manuals to resolve complex maintenance issues
Specialty-Specific Responsibilities
Aircraft Mechanic III (AM) – Airframes & Mechanical
- Perform and inspect structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, and airframe modifications
- Maintain and repair flight control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
- Conduct corrosion prevention, structural inspections, and non-complex electrical system assessments
- Provide technical support to engineers and customers regarding airframe configuration and repairs
Aircraft Mechanic III (AD) – Powerplant
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of C-130/KC-130 engines and APU systems
- Execute engine turn-up operations (low power and full power) upon qualification
- Conduct vibration analysis, engine troubleshooting, and component replacement
- Support engine logbook accuracy, engine inspections, and propulsion system readiness
Aircraft Mechanic III (AVI) – Avionics / Electrical
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics, navigation, communication, and electrical systems
- Perform avionics inspections, system operational checks, and electrical fault isolation
- Ensure ESD/EMI compliance and reporting
- Support compass calibration, data systems, and technical data management
Qualifications & Certifications
- Active SECRET clearance
- Demonstrated experience leading aircraft maintenance teams on C-130 / KC-130 platforms
- Qualification to:
- Certify Aircraft Safe for Flight
- Make and certify aircraft, engine, ALSS, egress, armament, and SE logbook entries
- Serve as CDQAR and CDI (Airframes, Powerplants, Avionics, Electrical Systems)
- Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter qualification
- Tire & Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination Control qualification
- Plane Captain / Plane Handler qualification
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- APU / Engine Low Power and Full Power Operator (as applicable; practical exams certified by Government)
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and inspection devices
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules
Shift Availability
- Shift 1: Monday–Friday | 0700–1530
- Shift 2: Monday–Friday | 1500–2330
- Alternate Shifts: As directed by the COR
