CBA- TPS - Aircraft Mechanic Helper - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Patuxent River, MD

V2X Current Openings•Patuxent River, MD

11h•$30

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic Helper assists Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines, performing any combination of the following duties: Principle Accountabilities: May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS. Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries, and filters, using mechanic's tools. Removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed. Disconnects instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines. Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling, or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections. Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic, lifting and holding materials in place during operation, cleaning work areas and machines, tools, and equipment. Cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions. Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft, using grease gun. May assist flight line mechanic in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight. Other or Additional Responsibilities: Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned

Requirements

Possess a valid US State driver's license
Ability to read and interpret data is required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
High School degree or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is desired

Responsibilities

Assist Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines
Make entries in aircraft logs and records
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS
Adjust and replace parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries, and filters, using mechanic's tools
Remove inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed
Disconnect instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines
Assist in dismantling, repairing, overhauling, or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections
Perform routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic, lifting and holding materials in place during operation, cleaning work areas and machines, tools, and equipment
Clean aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions
Inflate tires, fill gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft, using grease gun
Assist flight line mechanic in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned