Aircraft Mechanic III

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations for VFA-106 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role requires knowledge of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and coordination across maintenance specialties, including power plants, airframe and hydraulic systems, avionics, ALSS, electrical, navigation, environmental control, corrosion, and line division operations. The mechanic manages scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, supports a demanding operational tempo that includes daily flight schedules and possible detachments, and ensures compliance with OPNAV 4790 guidelines and the Performance Work Statement. The Aircraft Mechanic III releases aircraft Safe for Flight after confirming required maintenance and documentation are complete. The position includes setting maintenance priorities, coordinating parts and procurement of repairable and non-repairable assemblies, and acting as a shift supervisor. The mechanic applies technical expertise to complex problems, interprets technical data, inspects aircraft, and makes logbook entries. They also inspect and maintain company and customer assets, support personnel training and qualification, and promote communication about accident prevention, work quality, environmental compliance, and contract execution. The role requires a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship to obtain one, as well as successful background screening and the ability to maintain facility credentials and authorization. Shift work is required, and detachments may occur. Physical duties include standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position pays $42.22 per hour, plus $8.10 per hour for Health & Welfare, up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Seven years of maintenance or production control experience, including three years of actual and recent F/A-18 E/F/G O-level Safe for Flight experience.
Completed Navy Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA).
Completed F/A-18 Supervisor FAM C-600-3867 and Naval Aviation Quality Assurance (QA) Admin C-555-0046.
Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may need to complete an SF-85/86 to maintain a CAC card.
Must have a valid Virginia driver license, or a North Carolina driver license if a North Carolina resident.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment needed for assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization.
Must meet physical requirements or pass medical examinations associated with daily assigned duties, including standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Shift work is required; detachments are possible.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Aircraft Weight and Balance E-516-0001.
Naval Aviation Logs & Records E-555-0001.

Responsibilities

Manage scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and help retain materials in serviceable condition or restore them to serviceability.
Maintain compliance with OPNAV 4790 guidelines and established Performance Work Statement procedures.
Coordinate maintenance across aircraft specialties and ensure priorities are communicated to the maintenance team.
Set project and parts priorities and coordinate procurement of repairable and non-repairable assemblies.
Act as a shift supervisor and provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex problems.
Interpret technical data, including schematics, flow charts, and manufacturers’ manuals.
Inspect aircraft and make logbook entries; verify work is complete in accordance with applicable manuals, maintenance requirement cards, maintenance instructions, and Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs before releasing aircraft Safe for Flight.
Inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including assigned PPE, and ensure their safe, effective, and efficient use.
Participate in training and qualification of new personnel.
Promote communication concerning accident prevention, quality of work, environmental compliance, and coordination with site departments, management, and customers.
Complete required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual training and ensure it is documented promptly.
Maintain a safe work environment, complete required safety training, fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.