CBA - VX23 - F/18 Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

V2X Inc•Patuxent River, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ordnance, ordnance-related equipment, and armament systems. The mechanic will maintain and repair aircraft armament weapons systems, fire warning/extinguishing systems, and troubleshoot aircraft armament systems, adhering to OPNAVINST 8024. Key responsibilities include employing safety precautions, security procedures, and record-keeping techniques for ordnance, as well as operating and maintaining armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment. The job also requires loading and unloading airborne weapons, reconfiguring aircraft for weapons carriage, and performing functional testing of release and control systems, missiles, and gun systems. Additionally, the mechanic will remove, maintain, service, install, and load aircraft guns, arm and de-arm aircraft, and conduct functional tests of associated components. Identifying munitions, understanding their hazards, and knowing emergency response procedures are crucial. The role includes transporting explosives, conducting ammunition inventories, and maintaining stock records. Compliance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and a working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS are required. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to diagnose the deficiencies and malfunctions of ordnance systems.
Broad knowledge in the assembly and operation of complex and interrelated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components of Weapons Systems.
Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable Technical Manuals and Bulletins.
Ability to read specifications, blueprints and wiring diagrams; use precision gauges, test instruments and alignment devices.
Skill and knowledge to operate simple machine shop and hand tools.
Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Possess a valid US State driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Ability to obtain a Government flight line driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
High School degree or equivalent required.
Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
Four years actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
Completed CNATT AO (A)(C) Course

Nice To Haves

Candidates with ordnance certification preferred.
Experience with Navy helicopters and Marine AH-1W/Z/Y/CH-53 or other tactical aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on ordnance, ordnance related equipment and armament systems.
Maintains and repairs aircraft armament weapons systems, fire warning/extinguishing system, repair/troubleshooting, aircraft armament systems, and be familiar with OPNAVINST 8024.
Employs appropriate safety precautions, security procedures, and record-keeping techniques for ordnance.
Operates and performs operators maintenance on armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment.
Loads and unloads airborne weapons and stores aboard aircraft to include reconfiguration and functional testing of aircraft weapons release and control, missile, and gun systems.
Removes, maintains, services, installs, and loads aircraft guns.
Arms and de-arms aircraft.
Conducts functional tests of racks, launchers, adapters and electrical components, aircraft armament circuits and maintains them in an operational status by appropriate preventive maintenance.
Configures or reconfigures assigned aircraft for carriage of any aviation ammunition within the capability of the aircraft by installing or removing racks, launchers, adapters, and electrical components.
Identifies munitions by type, nomenclature, and explosive hazard. Identifies the hazard present and appropriate emergency response procedures for each type of munitions handled.
Transport explosives utilizing assigned handling and transportation equipment.
Conducts ammunition inventories and maintains stock records of lots/serial numbers.
Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.