Aircraft Mechanic-Corrosion VMG

Amentum•Fallon, NV

7d•$54 - $54

About The Position

The Corrosion Control Technician performs aircraft corrosion control, including washing and cleaning aircraft, lubrication, scheduled inspections, corrosion detection and documentation, corrosion removal and treatment, and touch-up painting. The role also assists with preparing aircraft and components for complete repainting and orders parts and materials for corrosion-control work. The technician inspects aircraft interiors and exteriors, including landing gear and wheel wells, classifies and documents corrosion in accordance with NAVAIR and TMS manuals, and treats or repairs corrosion using chemicals and chemical or abrasive compounds. Duties include masking windows, canopies, plastic and rubber parts, and exposed wiring when applying chemical paint removers; lubricating components according to applicable aircraft maintenance manuals; using powered tools; and restoring paint with an airbrush, self-pressurized spray kit, brush, or roller. The position requires following aircraft and ground-support-equipment safety practices, applicable DoD, Navy, OSHA, FOD-prevention, and work-center requirements, maintaining a clean work area, and performing additional duties assigned by the Work Center Supervisor. The technician must be qualified for confined-space entry, pass required physicals, and use a respirator. The role requires shiftwork, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and weekend or holiday work as required. Physical requirements include extended walking and standing, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, and using manual dexterity and visual and auditory abilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance. Candidates must have at least three years of aircraft corrosion-control experience and satisfactory completion of U.S. Navy Advanced Corrosion Control School (paint and final) or an acceptable substitute, Air Force Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance technical school, or an FAA Airframe License. The posting lists recent F-16 A/B/C or D aircraft experience within the last three years as strongly preferred. The stated hiring hourly rate is $54.47, set by CBA. Amentum describes a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Working knowledge of corrosion theory, conditions that cause corrosion, and procedures for corrosion detection, removal, treatment, and prevention.
Ability to communicate courteously with military personnel and employees.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written or oral instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to follow DoD, Navy, and OSHA safety standards, as well as materials and safety instructions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of aircraft corrosion-control experience.
Satisfactory completion of U.S. Navy Advanced Corrosion Control School, paint and final, or an acceptable substitute; Air Force Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance technical school; or an FAA Airframe License.
Working knowledge of applicable maintenance and technical manuals, basic tools, and special tools; customer-oriented approach.
Ability to meet Government and Company licensing or qualification requirements for the position.
Hazardous Waste Communications Training.
FOD and TCP Awareness training.
ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
Operational Risk Management (ORM) training.
Ability to work shiftwork and scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to walk and stand on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull up to 70 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear within the normal range.
Ability to pass required physicals, including isocyanate and respirator-related physicals.
Ability and willingness to use a respirator.
Qualification in confined-space entry.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience within the last three years with F-16 A/B/C or D aircraft is strongly preferred.
Previous military experience; the posting requires a Member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge for applicants claiming previous military experience.

Responsibilities

Wash and clean aircraft and perform aircraft lubrication.
Perform scheduled corrosion inspections and inspect aircraft interiors and exteriors, including landing gear and wheel wells, for corrosion.
Detect, classify, and document corrosion intrusion in accordance with NAVAIR and TMS manuals.
Remove, treat, and repair corrosion using chemicals and chemical or abrasive compounds.
Prepare aircraft and components for complete repainting, including masking protected areas when using chemical paint removers.
Lubricate components and parts in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals.
Use appropriate powered tools for corrosion removal and treatment.
Restore paint integrity using an airbrush, self-pressurized spray kit, brush, or roller.
Order parts and materials for corrosion-control work.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center and assigned area and follow applicable FOD-prevention rules and regulations.
Follow safety requirements when working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Work Center Supervisor.