Aircraft Mechanic I, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•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 role troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, rebuilds, and maintains aircraft structures, engines, electrical wiring, accessories, systems, and components. Work includes organizational-level F/A-18 maintenance, aircraft inspections, engine testing and repair, and documenting completed work in maintenance records. The mechanic may service aircraft at a line station and may specialize in structural, precision, or functional parts and assemblies, or engine repair. FAA licensure may be required. The position requires shift work and detachments. Work is performed primarily outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The employee must be physically able to perform assigned duties, including substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping. The role requires obtaining and maintaining credentials and security/background approvals, including facility authorization for which U.S. citizenship is required at this location. The posted rate is $38.70 per hour, with an additional $8.10 per hour for Health & Welfare for up to 40 hours per week. Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

At least three years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience. Internal candidates at CFT NAS Oceana (VA993) may bypass this requirement by successfully passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Must obtain CDI within 30 days of promotion or hire date.
Completion of Navy Aviation Electrician AE “A” School or equivalent.
Knowledge and use of 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.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
Physically able to perform all assigned duties and meet physical or medical examination requirements associated with daily tasks.
Valid Virginia driver's license, or valid North Carolina driver's license if a North Carolina resident.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may need to complete SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain a CAC card. An unfavorable determination regarding CAC eligibility may result in termination.
Must obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check, and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
Must obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location.
Must comply with applicable Amentum quality, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

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).
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor qualification.
LFCU; A/M32T-5; A/M32T-7 qualifications.
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 power carts qualifications.
A/M32C-21 A/C cart 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 hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, hourly, conditional, and calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating engines and jet engines and their components for damage, wear, defects, and malfunction indicators.
Test engine operation using testing equipment to locate sources of malfunction.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components; remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace parts, reassemble, and install engines as needed.
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 aircraft jacking and towing.
Record work performed in maintenance records and verify that the work was performed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs to engines and airframe components, short of overhaul, 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 Amentum quality policies and applicable quality system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.