Marine Corps · 6216

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic KC-130: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Marine Corps 6216 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic KC-130 experience builds transferable skills in aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, mechanical systems, aircraft troubleshooting, hydraulics, preventative maintenance, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation. CivLaunch currently matches 23 open civilian jobs to this specialty, including Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Airshare, A&P Mechanic (Traveler) at Empire Airlines, and A&P Mechanic at Empire Airlines.

About the 6216 specialty

Performs organizational-level maintenance on KC-130 Hercules aircraft, including airframe, turboprop powerplant, propeller, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and aerial refueling systems. Conducts daily, turnaround, and phase inspections, removes and replaces components, troubleshoots discrepancies using technical publications and support equipment, performs servicing, corrosion control, and engine turn-up, and documents maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks and the maintenance information system.

Transferable skills

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircraft Inspection
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Aircraft Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulics
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Technical Manuals
  • Maintenance Documentation

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23 jobs match 6216 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic KC-130

Ranked by how many of your skills each job uses. Strong matches share the most.

  1. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Airshare · Wichita, KS

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    A&P mechanic for the Airshare private jet fleet at Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita. Handles scheduled maintenance, repairs worn or damaged components, performs pre- and post-flight checks, reports discrepancies, and completes return-to-service records under FAA rules and the company maintenance manual. Requires an A&P and high school diploma; five years of general aviation maintenance preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 7 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On paycomonline.net · Added Sep 25
  2. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Banyan Air Service · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    A&P mechanic at Banyan Air Service's Fort Lauderdale Part 145 repair station, maintaining turbine business aircraft from King Airs to Gulfstreams. Performs inspections and repairs on airframes, engines, and components, looks up tasks and parts in manufacturer manuals, tags removed parts, and supports AOG travel. Requires an A&P, five years of hands-on experience on business jets, and personal tools.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On banyanair.acquiretm.com · Added Sep 25
  3. A&P Mechanic (Traveler)

    Empire Airlines · Hayden, ID

    Strong Match
    • $36.67–$41.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    Traveling A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines, a cargo feeder and charter operator based in Hayden, Idaho. Keeps company aircraft airworthy at outstations, works each task on the job cards to the maintenance manual and FAA rules, and completes maintenance records. Frequent travel and long stretches away; two years on type preferred; $36.67 to $41.70 an hour including adders.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Oct 1
  4. A&P Mechanic

    Empire Airlines · Anchorage, AK

    Strong Match
    • $45.67–$50.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines in Anchorage, Alaska. Keeps the company's cargo feeder aircraft airworthy, works each job card to manufacturer manuals and the approved maintenance program, and keeps maintenance records accurate and on time. Up to 25 percent travel; two years on type preferred; $45.67 to $50.70 an hour including a regional adder and certificate pay.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Oct 1
  5. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · San Antonio, TX

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    Aircraft maintenance technician at the Cutter Aviation repair station in San Antonio, Texas, working on business aircraft such as HondaJets, Pilatus, Citations, and Learjets. Performs scheduled maintenance and major inspections, troubleshoots and repairs airframe systems and engines, swaps components, runs leak checks and engine runs, and documents each discrepancy to repair-station rules. Five years of experience; A&P preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Oct 1
  6. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Broomfield, CO

    Strong Match
    • $30–$45 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    Airframe and powerplant technician at Cutter Aviation's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport shop working on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. Handles scheduled maintenance, major inspections, troubleshooting, component changes, engine runs, and modifications under Part 145 repair station procedures. Requires an A&P certificate and two years of business aircraft maintenance experience.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 7 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25
  7. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Empire Airlines · Great Falls, MT

    Strong Match
    • $38.67–$43.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Line A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines at its Great Falls, Montana station. Inspects and repairs airframes, engines, and hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems, troubleshoots pilot write-ups, changes engines, and logs all work to FAA and program standards, with up to 25% field travel. Requires an A&P certificate and high school diploma.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Hydraulics
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25
  8. Airframe Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Battle Creek, MI

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Airframe technician on Learjet business jets at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, hiring from entry level up. Inspects, services, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft systems and documents work in the company work order system. Requires an FAA Airframe certificate; Powerplant preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Aug 27
  9. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Addison, TX

    Strong Match
    • $30–$45 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    Aircraft maintenance technician at Cutter Aviation in Addison, Texas, working on HondaJet, Pilatus, TBM, Citation, Learjet, and other business aircraft. Performs routine maintenance and major inspections, troubleshoots and repairs systems and engines, swaps components, and runs engine and operational checks under FAA rules. Needs five years of aircraft maintenance and Part 135/145 knowledge; A&P preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 5 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 29
  10. Egress Systems Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · Meridian, MS

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 3+ years

    T-45 egress and life support technician at NAS Meridian. Removes, inspects, and reinstalls ejection seats and canopy explosives, maintains oxygen and environmental systems, and supports flight line operations. Requires three years of ejection seat maintenance and a military or factory seat course.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 6 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62322 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  11. Mechanical Team Lead

    General Dynamics · Point Mugu, CA

    Good Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 5+ years

    Working lead for Jet Aviation's aircraft maintenance team at Point Mugu. Plans mechanical tasks, reports test status, assigns technicians, runs engines, handles inspections and repairs, and checks records against repair station and FAA standards. Requires an FAA A&P and five years of heavy maintenance on mid-size or larger aircraft.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 7 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On jobs.jetaviation.com · Added Aug 26
  12. Aircraft Mechanic

    Vertex Aerospace · Patuxent River, MD

    Good Match
    • $47.67 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 4+ years

    C-130 mechanic with test squadron VX-20 at Patuxent River. Troubleshoots and repairs structures, landing gear, controls, engines, and auxiliary systems, removes and installs engines, performs flight inspections, and logs work under NAMP. Needs four years of recent C-130 experience and Secret clearance eligibility.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 5 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Hydraulics
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 61983 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  13. Facilities Maintenance Technician

    C&L Aviation Group · Bangor, ME

    Good Match
    • $22–$28 an hour
    • Technical Services

    Facilities maintenance technician at the C&L Aviation hangar complex in Bangor, Maine. Keeps buildings, grounds, generators, and diesel vehicles and equipment running, diagnosing engines, pumps, motors, and hydraulics from manuals and wiring diagrams, handling light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC work, answering urgent repair calls, and logging work orders. Pays $22 to $28 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventative maintenance.

    Shares 5 of your 8 skills:

    • Mechanical Systems
    • Hydraulics
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On careers.cla.aero · Added Sep 29
  14. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    C&L Aviation Group · Bangor, ME

    Good Match
    • $32 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    A&P mechanic at C&L Aviation Services in Bangor, Maine, doing heavy maintenance and modification work on regional and corporate aircraft. Inspects, repairs, and troubleshoots structures, mechanical systems, and electronics as part of a hangar team. Requires an FAA A&P certificate and troubleshooting experience; Challenger, ERJ, Dash 8, or Saab 340 time is a plus.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On careers.cla.aero · Added Sep 25
  15. Quality Control Inspector

    Cutter Aviation · Addison, TX

    Potential Match
    • $45–$52 an hour
    • Aircraft Inspection

    Quality control inspector supporting the Chief Inspector at Cutter Aviation's Addison, TX repair station. Inspects completed repairs and discrepancy write-ups, checks paperwork and sign-offs, performs aircraft inspections, researches logbooks, and helps return aircraft to service. Requires an FAA A&P certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and solid knowledge of FAA repair station rules.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25
  16. Electromechanical Overhaul Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Lincoln, NE

    Potential Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Electromechanical overhaul technician in Duncan Aviation's Lincoln, Nebraska component shop. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls aircraft accessory components to manufacturer specs, orders the parts each job needs, keeps work orders and FAA-required records current, and supplies repair details for estimates. Hired at levels I to III by experience; associate degree preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, mechanical systems, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Oct 1
  17. Avionics Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Las Vegas, NV

    Potential Match
    • Avionics
    • Entry level

    Avionics technician at the Duncan Aviation satellite location in Las Vegas, Nevada. Finds and repairs faults in business-jet avionics, instruments, and wiring, orders parts, documents removals and installations to approved data, can inspect work as a qualified inspector, rides along on test flights, and takes on-call and travel rotations. Associate degree or equivalent required.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft inspection, aircraft troubleshooting, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Associate degree or equivalent experience
    • Requires: FAA Repairman Certificate eligibility
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Oct 1
  18. Avionics Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · San Angelo, TX

    Potential Match
    • Avionics

    C-12 avionics mechanic at Goodfellow AFB. Inspects, repairs, and installs avionics, wiring, and flight control components, troubleshoots discrepancies using manuals and schematics, and treats corrosion. Requires an FAA A&P and high school diploma.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62511 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  19. Industrial Maintenance Technician

    Héroux-Devtek · Springfield, OH

    Potential Match
    • Technical Services
    • 4+ years

    Industrial maintenance technician at Héroux-Devtek's landing gear plant in Springfield, Ohio. Installs, repairs, and services CNC lathes, mill-turns, and multi-axis mills, fixing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults during breakdowns and scheduled downtime, plus preventive and facility maintenance. Needs four years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and a craft apprenticeship or equivalent.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventative maintenance.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Mechanical Systems
    • Hydraulics
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    View Job On recruiting.ultipro.ca · Added Sep 25
  20. Avionics Technician

    Duncan Aviation · St. Paul, MN

    Potential Match
    • $32.40–$46.75 an hour
    • Avionics
    • Entry level

    Avionics technician at the Duncan Aviation satellite shop in St. Paul, Minnesota. Diagnoses and fixes avionics, instruments, and their wiring on business jets, orders parts, records each repair to repair-station standards, may act as a qualified inspector, joins crews on test flights, and trains newer techs. Associate degree or equivalent; $32.40 to $46.75 an hour by level.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft inspection, aircraft troubleshooting, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Associate degree or equivalent experience
    • Requires: FAA Repairman Certificate eligibility
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Oct 1
  21. Avionics Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Broomfield, CO

    Potential Match
    • $30–$40 an hour
    • Avionics
    • 2+ years

    Avionics technician in Cutter Aviation's Broomfield, CO repair station. Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and modifies avionics and airframe electrical systems on business aircraft, performs operational checks, and documents every discrepancy to Part 145 standards. Needs two or more years of avionics installation and repair experience; A&P preferred, FCC license optional, high school diploma required.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft troubleshooting, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25
  22. CNC Maintenance Technician

    Primus Aerospace · Lakewood, CO

    Potential Match
    • $32–$47 an hour
    • Technical Services
    • Entry level

    CNC maintenance technician at Primus Aerospace's Lakewood, Colorado machining plant. Keeps lathes, mills, and grinders running with preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults, installs and calibrates machines, manages spare parts, and trains operators. Needs one to five years of CNC maintenance, 480V, VFD, and PLC experience, and U.S. citizenship.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to mechanical systems, hydraulics, and preventative maintenance.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Mechanical Systems
    • Hydraulics
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    View Job On primusaero.bamboohr.com · Added Sep 25
  23. Structures Technician

    Empire Airlines · Hayden, ID

    Potential Match
    • $31.67–$36.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Structures
    • 2+ years

    Structural repair technician at Empire Airlines' MRO hangar in Hayden, Idaho. Repairs airline aircraft structures and components per work cards and the approved maintenance program, and keeps records accurate. Requires an FAA Airframe certificate and two years of commercial or military heavy-check structures experience; up to 25% travel. Starting total pay is $31.67 to $36.70 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.

    Shares 3 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Requires: FAA Airframe certificate
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25