Aircraft Worker, Electrician

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring Aviation Electrician Technicians to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, supporting VFA-106. The Aircraft Worker performs repairs to aircraft under the direction of higher-grade technicians and assists with troubleshooting malfunctions involving aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. The worker repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units. Work may involve using hand and power tools, machines, shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. The position requires interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair feasibility and methods. Duties include conducting progressive, phase, periodic, and other inspections; inspecting engines and components for wear, cracks, leaks, corrosion, foreign-object damage, distortion, and other defects; testing engine operation with diagnostic equipment; and repairing or replacing defective components. The worker may remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and reinstall engines. Other duties include maintaining aircraft electrical wiring and accessories, performing preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections, servicing aircraft, supervising aircraft jacking and towing, and documenting work in maintenance records. Detachment work and shift work are required, and off-site service may be required. The worker must pass and maintain government background and facility credentialing requirements, including the specified public trust clearance and CAC eligibility requirements. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The job entails substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping, and requires the ability to perform assigned physical duties and meet any related medical examination requirements. The position pays $35.91 per hour, plus $8.10 per hour for health and welfare for up to 40 hours per week. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and may vary by employment type, location, or agreement.

Requirements

Must have completed Navy Aviation Electrician Technician AE “A” School or equivalent.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment needed for assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and meet any medical examination requirements related to daily tasks.
Must have a valid Virginia driver's license, or a 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.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust security clearance and required facility credentials/authorization.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may need to complete an SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain CAC eligibility.
U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.
Shift work and detachments are required.
Must be able to perform work involving substantial standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
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.
May be required to hold a Federal Aviation Administration license.

Responsibilities

Repair aircraft under the direction of higher-grade technicians and assist in troubleshooting aircraft system malfunctions.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including structural, control, plumbing, and hydraulic components.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and specifications to determine repair methods and feasibility.
Perform progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional, or calendar inspections.
Inspect engines and engine components for cracks, leaks, corrosion, foreign-object damage, wear, distortion, and other defects.
Test engine operation with diagnostic equipment to locate malfunctions.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components and other defective parts; remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and reinstall engines as needed.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Record work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was completed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs to engines and airframe components as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform assigned maintenance work at off-site detachments when required.
Meet applicable safety, quality, procedure-compliance, training, and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities.