Aircraft Mechanic I PowerPlant

Amentum•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 will perform daily scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to comply with aircraft mission requirements. This role involves repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures and functional components using various tools and equipment. Key duties include interpreting manufacturers' and maintenance manuals, performing various hourly or calendar inspections, examining and inspecting engines and components for defects, and testing engine operation to diagnose malfunctions. The mechanic will also be responsible for replacing or repairing damaged components, removing and reinstalling engines, adjusting electrical systems, and conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections. Servicing aircraft, supervising and participating in jacking and towing, and maintaining accurate maintenance records are also part of the job. Additional responsibilities include maintaining shop cleanliness, participating in the FOD program, obtaining specific qualifications like Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Powerplant (AD), ensuring safety compliance, handling Hazmat, and potentially qualifying for Fuel Surveillance, Confined Space Programs, and as a Plane Captain. The position requires working all shifts on-site and adhering to all PWS requirements.

Requirements

Complete minimum of one or multiple PQS’s for classification’s qualification (PQS)Personal qualification standards.
Be fully qualified as a (CDI) Collateral Duty Inspector PQS with the preference for (CDQAR) Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative PQS, all requirements SHALL be completed within the allotted time as per work site instructions.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years H-60 Aviation Powerplant experience as a qualified CDQAR.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Fuel Surveillance & Confined Space / Fuel Cell Maintenance certification.
Ability to read and write and interpret technical data and special operating instructions.
An in-depth knowledge of the applicable aircraft.
A thorough working knowledge of applicable technical publication.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard and mouse printer and be proficient using computer programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, NALCOMIS/OOMA.
Good verbal and written skills and leadership ability.
Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
May be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check.
Must be able to work all shifts.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) with a Tier 3 adjudication.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with U.S. Naval repair maintenance operations on military aircraft.
Plane Captain.
110 Powerplants Supervisor.
Fuel Cell Entrant Authority Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform daily Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to comply with requirements of aircraft performing mission requirements.
May also be tasked with flight schedule and daily operation of flight line.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as blades 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.
Read and interpret manufacturers and maintenance manuals, OPNAV 4790, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Perform 200-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Examine reciprocating engines for cracked turbine blades and oil leaks.
Inspect turbine engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
Inspect engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks.
Test engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, to locate source of malfunction.
Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as generators, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Remove engine from aircraft, using hoist or crane, disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing gearbox, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, checking brakes and corrosion prevention of aircraft.
Supervise and participate in the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enter in the maintenance records description of all work performed including safety of flight items and verify 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.
Housekeeping of all areas of work including shop.
Participate in FOD program.
Obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification as well as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative qualification as a rated Powerplant (AD).
Comply with all safety requirements.
Handle and dispose of Hazmat.
May need to participate and qualify in Fuel Surveillance program as well as Confined Space Program.
May be required to qualify as a Plane Captain.
Obtain all support equipment licenses for job description.
Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Comply with all requirements of PWS that are not listed above.
Must be able and available to work all shifts on site.
Continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment.
Complete all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams (as appropriate).
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.