Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell)

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role performs inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and modification of aircraft fuel systems, including fuel cells and tanks. The mechanic uses maintenance instructions and technical data, documents discrepancies, enters data into Maintenance Information Systems, and orders materials and supplies as needed. The position requires compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool-control, and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention programs. Work may be assigned across day, second, third, and weekend shifts; travel, including temporary duty (TDY), may be required. The employee must maintain required training and may perform additional work-center duties after training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures.
Completion of fuel systems specialized courses.
Working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
Ability to obtain a flightline driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret data.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Signed FAA 8610-2 form and ability to obtain an Airframe Certificate within one year from the date of hire.
Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid state driver’s license (Real ID) and ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with fuels, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, and solutions.
FAA Airframe Certificate/license.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify fuel systems.
Drain fuel from tanks and cells and perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
Remove, reassemble, and install components.
Clean and inspect fuel cells.
Monitor the need for sealants and necessary seals for mission support.
Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
Monitor bench stock, shop stock, and Composite Tool Kits (CTKs).
Perform on- and off-equipment maintenance as required.
Use maintenance instructions and technical data for aircraft inspections and maintenance repairs.
Apply specialized knowledge to accomplish difficult repairs and perform major repairs as needed.
Document discrepancies on applicable forms and enter data in Maintenance Information Systems.
Order materials and supplies as required.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool-control, and FOD-prevention programs.
Work day, second, third, and/or weekend shifts as required.
Perform additional work-center duties after receiving training and other duties within the classification.
Travel, including TDY, as required.
Maintain required training.