Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframes

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking qualified Aircraft Structural Mechanic I’s to support U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using a variety of tools and equipment. They read and interpret technical manuals and specifications to determine repair methods. The role involves performing various inspections, examining engines for defects, and testing engine operations. Mechanics will replace or repair worn or damaged components, remove and reassemble engines, and adjust or repair electrical wiring systems. They also perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, service aircraft components, and may specialize in structural, engine repair, or modification. A U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints are required. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience.
Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM “A” School or equivalent.
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.
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.
Three (3) years prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative experience or FAA A&P License.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Paint & Final Finish.
Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted).
F/A-18 Tire & Wheel, Hydraulic Contamination.
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor.
A/M26U-4-4B NAN cart; A/M27T-14/15.
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 Power cart; AM37M-2 Hydraulic purifier.
A/S32A-44 Crane.
APU/Low Power Turn Operator.

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, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
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, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, 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 using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, 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.
Safety - Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Conforms to the Amentum Quality Policy and carries out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Reads and understands his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - 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.