Aircraft Mechanic I

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is immediately hiring a qualified Line work center Aircraft Mechanic I in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance / flight operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106. This opening will hold the position and will include all duties and responsibilities as a General Aircraft Mechanic 1 with work center 310 (Line) background on the F/A-18 and must maintain currency as a qualified Plane Captain. Must be familiar with the Line work center daily operations and become familiar with company policies and procedures to include Monthly Reports, QA reports and Tally reports. The applicant must be able to comply with the customers (Navy's) daily scheduled/unscheduled flight/maintenance operations. Must be able to prioritize the needs of the customer in a clear and professional manner. Must be able to react quickly and precisely to the ever-changing operational requirements of customer. Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.

Requirements

Shift work required, detachments are possible.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years’ actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience.
Three (3) years prior F/A-18 A-F Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance Representative experience.
Must Obtain CDI within 30 days of promotion/hire date.
Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
Must have completed a military Aviation technical "A" School.
Must be F/A-18 E/F Plane Captain qualified.
Extensive knowledge of W/C 310 daily operational requirements, and OOMA procedures.
Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the use of IETMS, COMNAVAIRFORCES 4790.2 Series and all applicable maintenance/inspection related publications.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7-year background check and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted)
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 power carts

Responsibilities

Comply with the customers (Navy's) daily scheduled/unscheduled flight/maintenance operations.
Prioritize the needs of the customer in a clear and professional manner.
React quickly and precisely to the ever-changing operational requirements of customer.
Pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP.
Complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card.
Maintain currency as a qualified Plane Captain.
Become familiar with company policies and procedures to include Monthly Reports, QA reports and Tally reports.
Perform assigned maintenance tasks.
Read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Continuously developing and maintaining 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.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
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.