Aircraft Mechanic I, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I, Electrician to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations for VFA-106 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role performs organizational-level aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, replacement, and rebuilding of aircraft systems and components. Work covers aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation and heating systems, electrical wiring, and accessories. The mechanic reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to identify repair methods and determine whether components should be repaired or replaced. The position includes scheduled and conditional inspections; examining and testing engines and engine components; diagnosing malfunctions with testing equipment; removing, disassembling, repairing, reassembling, and reinstalling engines; and performing preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections. Other duties include routine aircraft servicing, supervising aircraft jacking and towing, recording completed work in maintenance records, and verifying satisfactory completion. Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. Shift work and detachments are required. The employee must obtain CDI within 30 days of the promotion or hire date and must meet security and facility credentialing requirements, including U.S. citizenship for facility credentials at this location.

Requirements

At least three years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience. Internal candidates at CFT NAS Oceana (VA993) may bypass this requirement by successfully passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Must complete Navy Aviation Electrician AE “A” School or an equivalent program.
Must obtain CDI within 30 days of the promotion or hire date.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Any additional qualifications or license required to maintain aircraft; the mechanic may be required to hold an FAA license.
Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and meet related medical examination requirements.
Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license, or a North Carolina driver’s license if a North Carolina resident.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may need to complete an SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain a CAC card. An unfavorable determination may result in termination if the employee is ineligible for a CAC card.
Must obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check, and obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Must obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.
Shift work and detachments are required.
Must be able to perform work involving standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Three years of prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector or Quality Assurance Representative experience, or an FAA A&P license.
Ramp Stamp (restricted or unrestricted).
Experience or qualification with an A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor.
Experience or qualification with LFCU, A/M32T-5, or A/M32T-7.
Experience or qualification with A/M32A-108 or A/M24M-6 power carts.
Experience or qualification with an A/M32C-21 A/C cart.
APU/Low Power Turn Operator qualification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions involving structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, hourly, conditional, and calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listen to operating engines to diagnose malfunctions.
Inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortion, security, warping, wear, and missing segments; inspect turbine blades for cracks, distortion, corrosion, burnout, security, or breaks.
Test engine operation with equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, ammeters, and Jetcal testers to locate malfunctions.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components, including carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.
Remove engines using a hoist or forklift, disassemble and inspect parts, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and install engines in aircraft.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and miscellaneous aircraft servicing, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Record work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was satisfactorily completed.
Service engines and airframe components at line stations and make repairs short of overhaul as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
May specialize in structural, precision, and functional spare-parts and assembly repair or modification, or in engine repair.
Complete required safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, quality-system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.