Aircraft Mechanic II

Aircraft Mechanic II Avionics (Navy SAR Support)

Location : NAS Key West, FL

Organization : Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) Station Search and Rescue (SAR)

Clearance Required : Active Secret Clearance

Pay : $46.18 / hr + $12.00 / hr additional rate (increasing to $48.95 / hr + $15.00 / hr in November)

Shift : Day (06301500) or Night (14302300), MondayFriday

Tools Provided

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanics II to support the Navy Station Search and Rescue (SAR) unit at NAS Key West, FL under the Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) O-Level Maintenance Support contract. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of MH-60R / S aircraft by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and modifications.

Key Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft structures and components, including engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Troubleshoot and diagnose avionics and mechanical malfunctions using test equipment, schematics, and technical manuals.

Conduct aircraft inspections, corrosion control, preservation / de-preservation, and documentation of maintenance actions in logs and records.

Support flight line operations, aircraft movement, and support equipment (SE) operation and inspection.

Participate in technical directive compliance, ordnance handling, and maintenance data system updates.

Contribute to Navy maintenance programs, including FOD Prevention, Corrosion Control, Tool Control, and Hydraulic Contamination Control.

May lead and train lower-level mechanics; inspect and sign off on work performed by other technicians.

Required Qualifications

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (O-Level / Navy aviation preferred)

Strong working knowledge of Navy Maintenance Programs, including NAMP, Tool Control, and FOD Prevention.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings.

Proficient with aircraft maintenance tools, torque wrenches, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.

Must meet and maintain the following required qualifications (completion within specified timeline after hire if not already certified) :

Airfield Safety / Vehicle Operator Course (within 60 days)

Plane Captain (within 120 days)

Collateral Duty Inspector (within 120 days)

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (within 180 days)

Safe for Flight Certification (within 180 days)

Additional technical equipment qualifications as required (Nitrogen Servicing Unit, Tow Tractor, Power Plant operations, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance experience (MH-60R / S or similar platform preferred)

Experience supporting CNAL or similar O-Level Navy maintenance programs

Knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention, FOD, hydraulic contamination control, and fuel surveillance procedures

Additional Information

Tools are provided

Competitive compensation with wage increase effective November 2025

Work hours : MondayFriday, day or night shift available

Join our team supporting the Navys critical Search and Rescue (SAR) mission at NAS Key West where precision, safety, and service come together to keep our aircraft mission-ready.