Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•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 and repairs aircraft structures and systems, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engine, auxiliary power, ventilation, and heating systems. Work includes inspecting, repairing, replacing, rebuilding, and installing aircraft structural and functional components, and conducting scheduled, conditional, and calendar-based inspections of aircraft and engines. The position requires interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications. Duties also include diagnosing engine malfunctions with testing equipment; removing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reinstalling engines; maintaining electrical wiring and aircraft accessories; conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections; and servicing aircraft. The mechanic may supervise aircraft jacking and towing, document completed work in maintenance records, and make line-station repairs necessary to keep aircraft safe and operational. Work may involve specialization in engine repair or structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies. Shift work and possible detachments are required. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The employee must meet physical requirements for assigned duties and obtain and maintain required government security eligibility and facility credentials. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this location. The role may require FAA licensing.

Requirements

At least three years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience; eligible internal candidates at CFT NAS Oceana (VA993) may bypass this requirement by passing all three required CDI qualification tests.
Completion of Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM “A” School, an FAA A&P License, or equivalent.
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 read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Physical ability to perform all assigned duties and meet any related medical examination requirements; duties involve substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.
Valid Virginia driver's license, or a North Carolina driver's license if a North Carolina resident.
Ability to obtain favorable T3 Secret eligibility and maintain facility credentials and authorization.
U.S. citizenship, required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location.
Ability to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; completion of an SF-85/86 may be required to maintain a CAC card.
Shift work and possible detachments are required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 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 and Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination qualifications.
Qualifications for A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor; A/M26U-4-4B NAN cart; A/M27T-14/15; A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 Power cart; AM37M-2 Hydraulic purifier; and A/S32A-44 Crane.
APU/Low Power Turn Operator qualification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures and systems, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation, and heating.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components using hand and power tools, machines, and specialized equipment.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, hourly, conditional, and calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating and jet engines and components for defects, damage, wear, and malfunctions.
Test engine operation using appropriate testing equipment to locate malfunctions.
Repair or replace engine components and, when needed, remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and reinstall engines.
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 work was satisfactorily completed.
Make line-station repairs, short of overhaul, needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Complete applicable safety training and responsibilities, comply with quality requirements, and follow operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.