Aircraft Worker

Amentum

89d

About The Position

Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment Technicians (AME) in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106. The Aircraft Worker makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade technicians, they assist in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This worker 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 the 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

• Must be able to obtain a favorable T3 Secret eligibility status.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 'E' (Safety Equipment) AME 'A' School.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 3 years F/A-18 E/F/G O-level aircraft system maintenance experience with U.S. Navy 8341 NEC (verified by DD-214).
• Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
• Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
• Prior Ordnance Certification at the Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QA/SO) or Team Leader level.
• Experience with A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor, A/M32T-5, A/M32T-7, A/M32A-108, A/M24M-6 power carts, A/M26U-14 O2 Cart, A/M26U-4/4B NAN cart, A/S32A-44 Crane, APU/Low Power Turn Operator.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade technicians.
• Assist in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications.
• Perform progressive, phase, periodic, and other inspections.
• Examine reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks.
• Inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Test engine operation using testing equipment to locate source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components.
• Remove engine from aircraft, disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter maintenance records description of the work performed.

What This Job Offers

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