Aircraft Worker, Powerplant

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Machinist’s in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106. The Aircraft Worker troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. These mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. This mechanic performs: progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. This incumbent supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.

Requirements

Shift work required, detachments are possible.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Three (3) years’ actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience with 3 years prior F/A-18 A-F.
Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
Must have completed military Aviation Machinist Mate, AD, “A” School.
Applicants must hold U.S. Navy 8341 NEC.
Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping.
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7 year background check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must be able to obtain a T3 Secret Eligible Status.

Nice To Haves

Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted).
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor.
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 power carts.
MSU-200 (Huffer).
65A102-J1 (corrosion cart).
APU/Low Power Turn Operator.
Confined Space qualified (entrant / safety observer).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
Reads and interprets technical manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine repair methods.
Performs progressive, phase, periodic, and other inspections of aircraft systems.
Examines engines for defects and listens to operating engines to diagnose malfunctions.
Inspects jet engines and components for damage, wear, and defects.
Tests engine operation using specialized equipment to locate malfunctions.
Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, and fuel pumps.
Removes, disassembles, inspects, repairs, and reassembles engines.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including cleaning and greasing.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enters descriptions of work performed in maintenance records.
Services engines and airframe components at line stations, making repairs short of overhaul.
Specializes in repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
Specializes in engine repair.
Completes all training requirements and fulfills self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities.
Participates in emergency response tasks and serves on safety committees and teams.
Conforms to the Amentum Quality Policy and carries out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Reads, understands, and implements operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of plans, procedures, and policies.