CBA - VX23 - Aircraft Fighter Mechanic (F/A-18) - Naval Test Wing Atlantic

V2X•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft Mechanics/ Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair and monitor aircraft and aircraft systems such as structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, engines, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned to work centers. The mechanic receives technical guidance from team leads and or supervisors, which may be more senior mechanics, and based on skill and ability may be assigned as team leads for relevant tasks. Uses hand tools, power tools, machines and ancillary equipment required to perform assigned task. Read and interpret service and manufacturer maintenance manuals, instructions, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of maintaining and repairing malfunctioning aircraft.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
A&P certification for commercial derivative aircraft.
Relevant aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, modification, and flight-line operations performance within NAVAIRINST 3710.1(series) or CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) equivalent maintenance systems (not required with Trade, A&P, FAA Certification).
Specific experience with the Aircraft Type Model to be supported for the work position (may be waived with the submittal of an approved training plan).
Demonstrated use of technical publications and guidance.
Demonstrated experience with aircraft and equipment logs and records.
For Mechanical support positions: broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
For Electrical and Avionic positions: basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft's unique tools such as test equipment, indicators, and meters.

Nice To Haves

Two years NAWC/ NAVAIR experience.
Experience performing functional duties independently.
Knowledge of supply/ logistics policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, repair and monitor aircraft and aircraft systems such as structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, engines, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned to work centers.
Receive technical guidance from team leads and or supervisors.
Use hand tools, power tools, machines and ancillary equipment required to perform assigned task.
Read and interpret service and manufacturer maintenance manuals, instructions, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of maintaining and repairing malfunctioning aircraft.