Aircraft Worker, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Worker, Electrician to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations for VFA-106 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role makes aircraft repairs under the direction of higher-grade technicians and assists with troubleshooting aircraft systems and components. Work includes repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures and functional components; inspecting aircraft and engines; testing engine operation; and repairing or replacing defective parts. The worker also adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft accessories and performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and routine aircraft servicing. The position requires reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, technical publications, service bulletins, engineering data, safety rules, and procedures. The worker records completed maintenance and verifies that work was satisfactorily performed, supervises aircraft jacking and towing, and may provide off-site service during detachments. Work is primarily outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. Shift work and detachments are required. The role may require FAA licensing and requires obtaining and maintaining facility credentials, including T3 Secret Eligible Status; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials at this location.

Requirements

Completion of Navy Aviation Electrician Technician AE “A” School or equivalent.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Physical ability to perform all assigned duties and meet any related medical examination requirements.
Valid Virginia driver’s license, or a valid North Carolina driver’s license if a North Carolina resident.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and self-motivation.
Ability to obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials at this work location.
Ability to obtain T3 Secret Eligible Status.
Ability to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; completion of SF-85/86 in EQIP may be required to maintain a CAC card.
Ability to work shifts and detachments.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
Ability to perform work involving substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

Three years of F/A-18 A-G O-level aircraft system maintenance experience.
Ramp Stamp (restricted or unrestricted).
Experience with an A/S32A-45 tow tractor.
Experience with an AM32A-108 or A/M24M-6 power cart.
FAA license may be required.

Responsibilities

Repair aircraft under the direction of higher-grade technicians and assist with troubleshooting aircraft structure, landing gear, flight controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engine, auxiliary power, ventilation, and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, hourly, conditional, and calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating and jet engines and components for wear, cracks, leaks, corrosion, foreign object damage, distortion, security, and other defects; listen to operating engines and test engine operation to identify malfunctions.
Replace or repair worn or damaged engine components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace defective parts, reassemble, and install engines in aircraft.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Enter descriptions of work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was completed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs to engines and airframe components, short of overhaul, as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform assigned work on detachments, including possible off-site aircraft service.
Complete required safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow applicable quality, operational, safety, and environmental plans, procedures, policies, and customer contract requirements.