Aircraft Mechanic I, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•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 maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft, including troubleshooting, inspection, repair, replacement, rebuilding, testing, and servicing of aircraft systems and components. Duties cover aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation and heating systems, electrical wiring, and aircraft accessories. The mechanic interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine appropriate repair methods. Work includes scheduled and condition-based inspections; examination and testing of reciprocating and jet engines and their components; removal, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation of engines; and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems. The incumbent also performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections, routine aircraft servicing, and maintenance-record documentation, and supervises aircraft jacking and towing. The position requires shift work and detachments and is performed primarily outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The employee must obtain and maintain required credentials, including a Public Trust security clearance and facility authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location. A U.S. Government background check and favorable fingerprints are required; an unfavorable determination affecting CAC eligibility may result in termination.

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 passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Completion of Navy Aviation Electrician AE “A” School or equivalent.
Obtain CDI within 30 days of promotion or hire date.
Knowledge and use of the special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
Physical ability to perform assigned duties and meet associated medical examination requirements; work involves substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.
Valid Virginia driver license, or a valid North Carolina driver license if a North Carolina resident.
Ability to obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check, and obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location.
Ability to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and provide favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may need to complete SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain a CAC card.
Availability for shift work and detachments.

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.
Qualification or experience 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, or APU/Low Power Turn Operator equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, 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, flight controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair feasibility and 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 detect malfunctions.
Inspect jet engines and components for damage, corrosion, wear, security issues, and other defects; inspect turbine blades for cracks, distortion, corrosion, burnout, security, or breaks.
Test engine operation using appropriate testing equipment to identify sources of malfunction.
Repair or replace worn or damaged components, including carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls and pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.
Remove engines from aircraft; disassemble and inspect parts; repair or replace defective parts; and reassemble and install engines.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enter descriptions of completed work in maintenance records and verify satisfactory completion.
Make line-station repairs to engines and airframe components, as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Complete required safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow applicable quality, operational, safety, and environmental procedures, policies, plans, and customer contract requirements.