Aircraft Mechanic I, Powerplant

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I, Powerplant to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations for VFA-106 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mechanic troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, rebuilds, and maintains aircraft structures, engines, powerplant components, systems, and accessories. Work includes organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance and may include engine repair or specialization in structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies. The position involves conducting scheduled and condition-based inspections; diagnosing engine malfunctions; removing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing or replacing, and reinstalling engines; adjusting and repairing electrical wiring and accessories; and performing preflight, thru-flight, post-flight, and other aircraft servicing. The mechanic records completed work and verifies satisfactory performance, and may make line-station repairs needed to keep aircraft safe and operational. The role may require an FAA license and off-site work during assigned detachments. The work requires shift work and detachments. It is performed primarily outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes, and involves substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping. The incumbent must obtain CDI within 30 days of hire or promotion, pass and maintain required security and background clearances, and obtain and maintain facility credentials. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this location. Employees are expected to uphold Amentum's safety, quality, and procedure-compliance policies, complete applicable training, follow operational and environmental requirements, and fulfill assigned self-aid/buddy-aid and emergency-response responsibilities.

Requirements

At least three years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience. Internal candidates at CFT NAS Oceana (VA993) may bypass this requirement by successfully passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Completion of Navy Aviation Machinist Mate AD “A” School, an FAA A&P License, or equivalent.
Obtain CDI within 30 days of hire or promotion.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment needed for assigned maintenance tasks.
Any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft.
Ability to perform all assigned duties physically and to meet any medical examination requirements related to daily tasks.
Valid Virginia driver's license, or a valid 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.
Ability to work as a self-motivated employee with minimum supervision.
Ability to obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials at this work location.
Ability to obtain T3 Secret Eligible Status and pass and maintain required U.S. Government background checks and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; an SF-85/86 may be required to maintain a CAC card.
Ability to work shifts and detachments, and potentially perform off-site service during assigned detachments.
Ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes, and to perform substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector or Quality Assurance Representative experience.
FAA A&P License.
Ramp Stamp (restricted or unrestricted).
Experience or qualification with an A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor.
Experience or qualification with A/M32A-108 and A/M24M-6 power carts.
Experience or qualification with an MSU-200 (Huffer).
Experience or qualification with a 65A102-J1 corrosion cart.
APU/Low Power Turn Operator qualification.
Confined Space qualification as an entrant or safety observer.

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 equipment.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and 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, wear, and other defects; inspect turbine blades for cracks, distortion, corrosion, burnout, looseness, or breaks.
Test engine operation using applicable testing equipment 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 from aircraft, disassemble and inspect them, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and install engines.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, post-flight, and other maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Enter work descriptions in maintenance records and verify that work was performed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs, short of overhaul, to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform assigned maintenance work, which may include specializing in engine repair or in structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
Follow safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures; complete required training and participate in applicable emergency response and safety activities.