RADAR and Weapon Control Systems)

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II specializing in avionics communication, navigation, identification, electronic/countermeasures, RADAR, and weapon control systems, with required EA-18G experience. The role supports U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The mechanic performs and inspects organizational-level maintenance and modifications on EA-18G aircraft, subsystems, support equipment, and related weapons systems. The position also involves advising and training team members and analyzing and testing systems to resolve unusual maintenance problems. Work includes servicing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, testing, removing, disassembling, and reinstalling aircraft, engine, avionics, structural, fuel, electrical/electronic, flight-control, and related components. The mechanic provides scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, certifies that team maintenance is complete and correct, maintains aircraft records, and supports emergency-response drills. The position requires travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and facility credentials. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of actual and recent aircraft organizational-level experience.
Three years of F/A-18E/F/EA-18G experience.
Three years of CDI qualification and leadership experience.
F/A-18E/F/EA-18G engine operation certification.
EA-18G experience.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex organizational-level maintenance on EA-18G aircraft.
Experience sufficient to inspect assigned aircraft and certify aircraft/engine logbook entries.
Possess one or more relevant specialties, including avionics communication/navigation/identification/electronic/countermeasures/RADAR and weapon control systems; propulsion/engine and fuel systems; airframe/structural, landing gear, launch/arresting, and wing/pylon fold; hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical flight-control systems; aviation life-support systems; electrical power, instruments, compass, automatic flight-control and lighting systems; aircraft armament; line; or corrosion.
Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft, missiles, or wheeled and tracked vehicle maintenance.
Knowledge of engine operation theory and principles, accessories and components, theory of flight, flight-control rigging, electrical and electronic systems, pneudraulics, and mechanical principles.
Ability to read, interpret, and use manufacturers' and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables, and specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Ability to inspect, repair, and operate ground-support and auxiliary equipment.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a general-purpose government vehicle.
Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance and meet physical requirements and/or medical examination requirements related to assigned duties.
Must have and maintain a Secret clearance and facility credentials/authorization.
Ability to travel.
Selected candidates are required to hold this job position for one year.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and using hands; frequently walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting 40–45 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure serviceability.
Repair or replace aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems, and functional components using hand and power tools.
Inspect and repair engine malfunctions, diagnose failures, isolate causes, and test engine operation using testing equipment.
Replace and repair damaged components; remove engines and major components using hoists or other lifting devices; inspect, repair, reassemble, and reinstall components.
Adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics, navigation, flight-control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems, and aircraft accessories.
Perform aircraft services, including engine flushing and cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.
Perform flight-line servicing and repairs needed to ensure aircraft are safe to operate.
Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and workmanship quality.
Provide scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance support.
Inspect aircraft for tools and foreign objects that could endanger the aircraft or aircrew.
Inspect aircraft and certify that maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete.
Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, technical directive compliance, modification, assembly, surface-finish removal, corrosion control, and preservation/de-preservation services for aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems.
Prepare maintenance reports and correspondence; file and type documents; perform database and system analysis; and maintain aircraft and engine logbooks and related records.
Participate in detachment emergency-response drills, including flight-deck/line and hangar firefighting, emergency reclamation and salvage, and aircraft movement drills.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures and requirements.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward the purchase of medical, dental, AD&D, vision, life, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability benefits.
Paid vacation, accrued biweekly, with annual allotments based on service: 144 hours for 0–5 years, 184 hours for 5–10 years, 224 hours for 10–15 years, 264 hours for 15–20 years, and 272 hours for more than 20 years.
Pension and 401(k).
11 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.