Aircraft Worker, Egress

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$35•Onsite

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. The 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. They inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. They inspect jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, and test 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. This includes removing the 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 reassembling and installing the 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, and performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. The 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. They may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. They 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

Shift work required, detachments are possible.
Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7-year background check and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic "E" (Safety Equipment) AME “A” School.
F/A-18 E/F/G O-level aircraft system maintenance experience with U.S. Navy 8341/E19A 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 related to performing daily assigned tasks.
There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping.

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or equivalent.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Prior Ordnance Certification at the Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QA/SO) or Team Leader level.
Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted).
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor LFCU; 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

Makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade technicians.
Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, 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, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
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.
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.
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, to locate source of malfunction.
Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Removes engine from aircraft, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
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.
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.
May specialize in engine repair.
Safety - Continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Quality - Consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Procedure Compliance - Implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.