Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent)

Kihomac· SSD-WEPG - Wiring and Electronics Production Group
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📍 Layton, Utah, United StatesFull time

About this role

  • Execute maintenance on various military aircraft as a Contract Field Team technician
  • Travel for extended periods working at various locations
  • Train on routing aircraft electrical wire harnesses, basic wire terminations and various 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 complicated shop tools and equipment as trained and assigned
  • Perform inventory control using logging, tagging, and organizing procedures
  • Maintain tool control and accountability
  • Adhere to company policies and safety programs
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Education/Training: 

  • High School diploma required
  • Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
  • Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required

Experience:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required  
  • Broad working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Knowledgeable in documenting maintenance actions in any of the following (USAF, USN and US Army) aircraft records to include digital maintenance data systems
  • Familiar with the installation of aerospace fasteners, rivets, nut plates etc.​

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
  • Successful candidates must obtain minimum favorable Tier 1 personnel security investigation IAW Department of Defense Instruction 5200.46, DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing Common Access Card (CAC)
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

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Is the Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent) role at Kihomac full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent) role in the SSD-WEPG - Wiring and Electronics Production Group department at Kihomac.
Which team or department does the Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent) at Kihomac belong to?
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When was the Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent) job at Kihomac posted?
This Airframe and Powerplant Specialist (Contingent) position at Kihomac was posted on Jan 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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