CBA Aircraft Mechanic II - Power Plants (F-18) NTWP China Lake, CA

V2X Current Openings•China Lake, CA

5d•$51•Onsite

About The Position

Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems. This role involves maintaining and repairing aircraft engine systems, structures, and components of moderate difficulty. The Aircraft Mechanic II will also maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, power plants, and related systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel systems. They will apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose equipment malfunctions and use expertise to restore equipment condition and operation. This position requires interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints, maintenance manuals, and directives. Engine Turn and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designated personnel must be at a minimum Level II Mechanic. The technician will receive technical guidance from supervisors or higher-level technicians, may lead teams through complex tasks, and might make entries in aircraft logs and records. Level II Mechanics must prioritize workload to meet schedules and maintenance standards. Routine lifting exceeding OSHA standards is required, and ordnance loading may involve team lifts of up to 167 pounds per team member. Level II Mechanics are responsible for guiding Level I personnel in specific maintenance actions. All Airframe/Power Plants mechanics may be required to become Plane Captain certified.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completed appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school.
Minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
Not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
Previously designated as a CDI, QAR, or CDQAR.
Thorough knowledge of the specific T/M required/Series aircraft hired to maintain for mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, T/M/S specific IMRL equipment, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
Working knowledge of technical publications, CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
Valid driver's license.
Eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a U.S. DoD secret level clearance.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training courses are desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems.
Perform flight line essential services as directed to daily Flight Schedule.
Maintain and repair aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components flight controls, power plants and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components.
Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
Restore equipment condition and/or operation.
Solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
Lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
Potentially become Plane Captain certified IAW a government approved certification process.