Aircraft Corrosion Mechanic I

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

11h•$39 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Mechanic Corrosion I’s in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Norfolk, VA. VAW-120. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. This mechanic performs: progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. This incumbent supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.

Requirements

Minimum Five (5) years actual and recent organizational level E-2C/D aircraft maintenance experience with 3 years prior E-2C/D Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience).
High School graduate or equivalent.
Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic “A” School
Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Any additional qualifications or license required to maintain aircraft.
Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties.
Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident)
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7-year background check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Must be able to obtain a T3 Secret Eligible Status.

Nice To Haves

Paint & Final Finish Advanced Corrosion

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine repair methods.
Performs progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional or calendar inspections.
Examines engines for defects and listens to operating engines to detect malfunctions.
Inspects jet engines and components for damage, wear, and defects.
Tests engine operation using testing equipment to locate malfunctions.
Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components.
Removes engine from aircraft, disassembles and inspects parts, and repairs or replaces defective parts.
Reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enters maintenance records and verifies work performed.
Services engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul.
Specializes in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
Specializes in engine repair.
Enforces a safety culture and maintains a safe work environment.
Completes all training requirements and fulfills self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities.
Participates in emergency response tasks and serves on safety committees and teams.
Conforms to the Quality Policy and carries out job activities in compliance with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Reads, understands and implements general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.