CBA Aircraft Mechanic III - (F-18) Maintenance Controller - NTWP Naval Test

V2X•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The F-18 Maintenance Control Aircraft Mechanic III directs, coordinates, and monitors all maintenance/material actions necessary to retain or restore aircraft, material, equipment, or components to a serviceable condition with a minimum expenditure of resources in the most efficient manner.

Requirements

Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 15 years of experience with 10 years of the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
Of the last 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, 6 years shall be in a supervisory position that included responsibility for assigning program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts.
Must have experience supervising daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series; be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures; possess a working knowledge of applicable aircraft and shall have worked a minimum of one year in a maintenance/production control position.
High school graduate or equivalent, plus successful completion of related military or commercial courses.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain or maintain a secret security clearance
Must be available to work any shift
Must be U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

An in-depth working knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 Series and all applicable T/M/S technical publications which apply to their applicable Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) specific aircraft
A working knowledge of the Special Projects/Flight Clearances/Interim Flight Clearances which are applicable to their assigned T/M/S aircraft.
A working knowledge of the Aircraft Modification Instruction (VX-31INST 13050/1 Series) process.

Responsibilities

Shall have supervisory authority to direct work centers and personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish the mission.
Release Aircraft Safe for Flight (SFF)
Monitor maintenance SCIR documentation via the NALCOMIS system
Review Aircraft Weight and Balance forms for accuracy
Direct scheduled/unscheduled maintenance actions to meet operational tasking identified by the government/flight schedule
Brief aircrew prior to Functional Check Flights (FCF)
Review aircrew documentation of aircraft FCF performance
Request cannibalization authorization from GMR when required
Coordinate Depot Level Inspection/Repair actions
Assign workload priorities
Manage awaiting maintenance and material status
Manage T/M/S Aircraft configuration
Screen, maintain and sign Aeronautical Equipment Service Records, Aircraft Logbooks
Liaison with Quality Assurance (QA)
Liaison with Projects Coordinator
Understand Navy Working Capital Fund concept
Notify Government Oversight QAR’s of all Flight Critical, Safety of Flight, and mandatory QA inspections
Monitor high time components
Establish supply priorities
Coordinate work center maintenance tasking to meet daily Flight Schedule and Ground Test Requirements.