Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframes

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

91d•$38 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations for VFA-106 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mechanic troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures and systems, including airframes, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. Work uses hand and power tools, machines, and specialized equipment, and requires interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications. The role includes scheduled and conditional inspections; examination and testing of engines and components; diagnosing faults; repairing or replacing defective parts; and, when required, removing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing, reassembling, and reinstalling engines. Duties also include electrical wiring and accessory work; preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections; routine aircraft servicing; supervising aircraft jacking and towing; and recording and verifying completed maintenance. The mechanic may perform line-station repairs, specialize in structural or engine work, and may be required to hold an FAA license. Shift work is required, and detachments are possible. Work is primarily outdoors in all weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The job involves substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping, and requires the ability to perform assigned duties and satisfy applicable medical requirements. The employee must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check, obtain favorable T3 Secret eligibility, and obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location. Employees are also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing applicable training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, following Amentum quality requirements, and complying with operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies.

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 Structural Mechanics AM “A” School or an FAA A&P License.
Obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of promotion or hire.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft.
Ability to perform all assigned duties and meet physical requirements, including any related medical examination requirements.
Valid Virginia driver license, or a North Carolina driver license for North Carolina residents.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to obtain favorable T3 Secret eligibility status.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials at this work location.
Pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; completion of SF-85/86 in EQIP may be required to maintain a CAC card.
Work requires shifts and may involve 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.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
Paint and Final Finish qualification.
Ramp Stamp (restricted or unrestricted).
F/A-18 Tire & Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination qualifications.
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor qualification.
A/M26U-4-4B NAN cart and A/M27T-14/15 qualifications.
A/M32A-108, A/M24M-6 Power cart, and AM37M-2 Hydraulic purifier qualifications.
A/S32A-44 Crane qualification.
APU/Low Power Turn Operator qualification.

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 using appropriate 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 and jet engines and components for defects, wear, damage, corrosion, security, and other conditions; test engine operation and diagnose malfunctions.
Repair or replace worn or damaged components, including engine and fuel-system components, valves, and aircraft accessories.
Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace parts, reassemble, and reinstall engines as required.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Service aircraft by performing tasks such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Record completed work in maintenance records and verify that work was performed satisfactorily.
Perform line-station repairs as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Maintain safety, fulfill applicable training and emergency-response responsibilities, comply with quality requirements, and follow operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.