Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)

Amentum•Kaneohe, HI
•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 assists Aircraft Mechanic 1s, 2s, and 3s with organizational-level troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and installation of MV-22 aircraft components. Work may focus on airframe/hydraulics, flightline/drive systems, or avionics. Depending on specialty, components and systems may include landing gear, hydraulic systems, flight controls and surfaces, actuators, structural and composite repairs, avionics and communications equipment, wiring, engines, gearboxes, rotor hubs, compressors, blades, APUs, fuel systems, and drive shafts. The mechanic performs maintenance in accordance with applicable publications and instructions, including the 4790.2 series, IETMs, technical directives, general operating procedures, and local operating instructions. The position may require cross-training and assistance in multiple specialties, as well as other duties in support of mission requirements. V-22 Osprey experience is preferred.

Requirements

  • Three years of actual and recent systems experience.
  • Ability to quickly learn the NALCOMIS reporting system to report and document discrepancies and repairs during maintenance and inspections.
  • Knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications, including the 4790.2 series and IETMs, to assist with troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions and discrepancies.
  • Obtain and maintain T3 Secret Eligible status and receive a common access card (CAC) for base access and military websites.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Supply personal tools within 10 days of hire; specialty tools will be provided.
  • Provide a Joint Services Transcript (JST) if the candidate has military experience.
  • Complete APU, BFWS, EWIS, Hydraulic Contamination, Fuel Surveillance, Tire and Wheel, and other directed qualifications within 180 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • V-22 Osprey experience.
  • Previous CDI experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with scheduled, unscheduled, calendar, conditional, phase, and special inspections as required by maintenance cards, IETMs, technical directives, schematics, or Maintenance Control.
  • Assist with inspection, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of aircraft systems and components, including Blade Fold Wing Stow systems, engines, gearboxes, drive systems, flight controls, hydraulic systems, slip rings, FADECs, WIAs, BFCUs, CMS, and avionics systems.
  • Operate support equipment for work center operations, including flightline maintenance and maintenance of installed aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
  • Learn and use DoD Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and associated maintenance publications, orders, directives, and processes for documenting maintenance actions.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and directives, engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
  • Work and communicate satisfactorily with supervisors, team leaders, and coworkers; contribute productively as a team member to support maintenance operations.
  • Cross-train and assist in multiple specialties as assigned.
  • Perform physical tasks necessary to complete assigned maintenance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off: 6.00 hours biweekly
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Pet insurance
  • Health and welfare benefits
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