Aircraft Environmental Mechanic 2

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

4d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Environmental Mechanic II to support U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Norfolk, VA, VAW-120. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing aircraft systems including structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. The mechanic will repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and components using various tools and equipment, adhering to technical manuals and specifications. Responsibilities include performing various inspections, diagnosing engine malfunctions, and testing engine operations. The job also entails replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, removing and reinstalling engines, adjusting electrical systems, performing flight inspections, and servicing aircraft components. Supervision of aircraft towing and maintenance record keeping are also part of the duties. Specialization in structural, precision, or engine repair may be required. Federal Aviation Administration licensing may be necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Seven (7) years actual and recent organizational level E-2C aircraft maintenance experience
3 years prior E-2C 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
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments
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
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Must be able to obtain a T3 Secret Eligible Status
AME A-School (preferred)
TMU 70-M
TMU 27-M
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 power carts
Able to pass an ordnance physical and become qualified

Nice To Haves

AME A-School

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, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
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.
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.
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.
Replaces or repairs 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.
Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
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.
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.
May specialize in engine repair.
May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.