Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant - VMG

Amentum

103d • $60

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic-Powerplant performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components and equipment. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ experience within the last eight years in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field.
• The last two years must have been in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
• Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required clearance, qualification, or certifications.
• Prior Military must present Member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.
• Must have Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, or F-16A&B aircraft.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.
• Must be customer oriented.
• Capable of cross-training into other specialties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine level and bleed air components.
• Performs troubleshooting, testing, low and high power turn operational checks of power plant systems.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Removes engine from aircraft, disassembles and inspects organizational level parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects.
• Repairs or replaces organizational level defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

Benefits

• HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $60.66 (Hourly rate set by [CBA / SCA])
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees