Aircraft Mechanic I, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•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 troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, systems, engines, and components. It includes electrical wiring and aircraft accessory maintenance, engine and airframe work, scheduled and flight-line inspections, aircraft servicing, and recording and verifying completed maintenance. The work may involve engine removal and installation, repair short of overhaul at a line station, and specialized structural, component, or engine repair. The position may require an FAA license and requires shift work and detachments. Work is primarily outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes, and includes considerable standing, climbing, bending, and stooping. The mechanic must obtain CDI within 30 days of hire or promotion, meet government and facility credentialing requirements, and maintain a safe, quality-focused, and procedure-compliant work environment. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this location.

Requirements

At least three years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience; eligible internal CFT NAS Oceana candidates may bypass this requirement by successfully passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Completion of Navy Aviation Electrician AE “A” School or equivalent.
Knowledge and use of the special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work as a self-motivated employee with minimum supervision.
Physical ability to perform all assigned duties and meet related medical examination requirements; duties involve standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.
Valid Virginia driver license, or valid North Carolina driver license if a North Carolina resident.
Ability to obtain approved Contractor Verification status, including a seven-year background check, and a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials/authorization at this work location.
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.
Meet any additional qualifications or licensing requirements needed to maintain aircraft.
Shift work and detachments are required.
May be required to hold a Federal Aviation Administration license.

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 A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor, LFCU, A/M32T-5, A/M32T-7, A/M32A-108, A/M24M-6 power carts, A/M32C-21 A/C cart, and APU/Low Power Turn Operator.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engine, auxiliary power unit, ventilation, and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and specialized equipment.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair methods and feasibility.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, hourly, conditional, calendar, preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections.
Inspect reciprocating and jet engines and components for defects, damage, wear, security, and malfunction; test engine operation and diagnose problems using testing equipment.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components, remove and disassemble engines, inspect and repair or replace defective parts, and reinstall engines in aircraft.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Record maintenance performed and verify that work was completed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs to engines and airframe components, short of overhaul, as needed to keep aircraft safe to operate.
Complete required training and safety responsibilities, follow applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures, and comply with Amentum quality and customer requirements.
Obtain CDI within 30 days of hire or promotion and maintain required facility credentials and authorization.