Aircraft Carrier Maintenance Technician (SkillBridge Intern)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Newport News, VA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Summary This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. Objective The SkillBridge intern will train as a Maintenance Technician 4 within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor with the goal of learning the maintenance actions and duties required of our Maintenance Technicians in support of the Aircraft Carrier Repair, Maintenance and the required maintainer responsibilities. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. Desired End State (3 month target) At the end of three months, the intern will be able to further develop skills needed to be presented with a problem, trouble shoot, provide recommendation or path forward to offer a solution, complete reports specific to Maintain equipment and support pier side repair work. The intern will develop a good understanding of the Ships Systems and continuous maintaining to include: Utilize Formal Work Procedures, schedules and complete maintenance actions Troubleshooting and diagnosing shipboard systems Documenting conditions found and completing condition reports Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern’s marine engineering knowledge and experience specific to Navy Ships and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience. Assumptions/Restrictions SkillBridge Intern will be eligible for Confidence Clearance. SkillBridge Intern will be available during business hours of the contract supported for meetings and training. Program of Instruction Training Location : Newport News Shipyard, VA Training Plan Contract Introduction Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization. Week 2: Introduction to the various Shipboard equipment and upgrades as well as the applicable safety measures required for HII Maintenance Week 3: Intro to basic equipment operations, maintenance and documentation for reporting Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem Week 5: Introduction to CAT ET, setup, and operation Week 6: Troubleshooting, repair and proper testing Week 7: Perform routine maintenance per the Ships schedule under the supervision of senior leadership and document weekly reports for the ship Week 8: Plan and execute process to service Ships systems during a lengthy Overhaul Week 9: Familiarization with the process when a problem or discrepancy on one of the Ships Systems is identified and how recommendation is provided to the program office Week 10: Support development with Electrical MPPS and TSME on the task Week 11: Support pierside maintenance repair work orders in accordance with work package Week 12: Engage with HII PM and team for each of the Ships systems performance and evaluation feedback.