Aircraft Mechanic III

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

22h•$42 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have completed military aviation maintenance training or maintenance technical school curriculum
Seven (7) years actual and recent aircraft experience required.
Three (3) years F/A-18 experience.
Three (3) years F/A-18E/F/EA-18G QAR/CDQAR with maintenance control supervisory required.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational Level maintenance of the assigned aircraft.
Possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, direct flight line/deck operations, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries and possess one or more of the specialties: Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems ARS pods Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold, Hydraulic/Pneumantic, and Mechanical flight Control System Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems; Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) Avionics Communication /Navigation / Identification/Electronic Countermeasures/RADAR and Weapon Control Systems Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control and Lighting Systems Corrosion (Paint and Final Finish)
Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance mandatory.
A strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes in aviation maintenance.
Knowledge of sheet metal, properties of materials, fuels, and oils required.
Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Possess a Secret clearance and meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned task.
Position requires travel.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance such as preparing reports and correspondence, filing, and typing; performing data base and system analysis; maintaining aircraft and engine logbooks, and associated records.
Participate in emergency response drills on detachment as required. Emergency response and drills include flight deck/line and hangar firefighting, emergency reclamation and salvage drills, and aircraft movement drills.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.