Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe to support U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, and various aircraft systems. The mechanic will perform inspections, repairs, and replacements of components using a variety of tools and equipment, adhering to technical manuals and specifications. The position requires the ability to interpret technical data, perform maintenance inspections, and service aircraft components. The role may involve specialization in structural, precision, or engine repair and may require FAA licensing. A U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints are mandatory. The position requires shift work and potential detachments.

Requirements

Minimum Three (3) years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience.
Completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM “A” School or FAA A&P License
Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of promotion/hire date
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.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping.
Must be able to obtain a favorable T3 Secret eligibility status.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or equivalent.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Three (3) years prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative.
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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.
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 engines 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, 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.
Removes engine from aircraft, 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.
Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Conforms to the Amentum Quality Policy and carries out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Reads, understands and implements the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.