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Aircraft Mechanic III [Technical Directive Compliance Program Coordinator (TDPC)]

Kay & Associates, Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Sept 2025
💰 $87,580/yr

About the role

Aircraft Mechanic III (23023): [Technical Directive Compliance Program Coordinator (TDPC)]

 

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.   

 

The Technical Directive Coordinator performs a wide variety of tasks in support of organizational level (O-Level) inspection and maintenance on the H-1. Functions as a Subject Matter Expert for H-1 aircraft maintenance, technical manuals, tooling, processes, support equipment and any special tools required. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and communicate with company and customer leadership, peers and all levels of personnel within and outside the company. Consultant to aircraft quality assurance inspectors at the site to ensure standards are met during aircraft modifications. Knowledgeable of contractual deliverables along with company and customer processes, policies and procedures. Strong computer skills with the ability to direct data collection, research, analyze and present in formats that make impact and are easily understood.

 

Task Requirements:

 

  • Hold Maintenance Program Manager and collateral duty positions that are outlined in the NAMP and NAVAIRINST 3710.1G to maintain and sustain applicable maintenance programs for inspection.
  • Acquire appropriate Special Maintenance Qualifications (SMQ) to initiate MAF/WO and complete maintenance action within Squadron NALCOMIS OOMA.
  • Directly responsible and accountable to Site Manager for quality management of all Technical Directive Coordinator functions.
  • Performs duties as primary interface with Site Management and Program Office and submits required final revisions of policies, procedures and technical papers accordingly.
  • Provides local consult to Quality Department during aircraft modifications.
  • Audits site policies and procedures to ensure compliance with QMS, safety and training requirements.
  • Conducts Initial and Recurring review of site and MALS-39 policies and procedures.
  • Documents changes performed on appropriate forms, electronic database and definitive sheets, as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Six (6) or more years’ H-1 aircraft experience
  • Ten (10) or more years’ aviation maintenance experience.
  • Six (6) or more years’ experience in a management/supervisory position.
  • Maintenance Controller for four (4) or more years with previous documented “Safe for Flight” authority. 
  • Seven (7) or more years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

  • Must have six (6) years Aviation Maintenance Experience with four (4) years H-1 Experience
  • Must have Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity course (C-555-0053)
  • Must have Configuration Management for Organizational a

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