Corrosion Control Specialist

Amentum•Pensacola, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrosion Control Specialist performs aircraft corrosion-control work, including washing and cleaning aircraft; detecting, removing, and treating corrosion; metal treatment; and touch-up painting. The role assists with preparing aircraft and components for complete repainting and performs Aircraft Washer duties. Work is carried out as assigned or directed by the Crew Leader and/or Lead Man, following applicable technical data, manuals, directives, and established standards.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the U.S. Navy Corrosion Control School or an acceptable substitute, or an FAA Airframe License.
Two or more years of general experience in aircraft corrosion control.
Ability to pass applicable Government and/or Company licensing or qualification requirements.
Plane Captain certification.
Respirator qualification.
Valid state driver’s license.
Familiarity with normal operational safety requirements for working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
Thorough working knowledge of corrosion theory, detection, treatment, and prevention.
Working knowledge of applicable maintenance and technical manuals, basic tools, and special tools.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; frequently climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull weights up to 70 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing within the normal range.
Ability to use a respirator.
Ability to physically operate aircraft ground-servicing equipment, including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks under the direction of the Crew Leader and/or Lead Man, following applicable technical data, manuals, and directives.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer classification.
Preserve and de-preserve aircraft.
Complete applicable maintenance forms.
Use hand and power tools for corrosion prevention, treatment, and touch-up painting.
Detect, identify, remove, and treat corrosion.
Perform touch-up painting on areas no larger than one square foot, excluding aircraft leading edges.
Assist in preparing aircraft and components for complete repainting, including applying model labels and making, cutting out, and preparing stencils.
Provide and maintain personal hand tools in accordance with the minimum tool list.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to personnel in the same or lesser-grade classifications; demonstrate job procedures.
Ensure removed aircraft parts and components are documented with a valid Maintenance Action Form and Job Control Number, properly tagged, and turned in or disposed of according to whether they are repairable, serviceable, or unserviceable.
Follow established workmanship, safety, quality, and production standards.
Perform duties and responsibilities of lesser-grade classifications in the area of responsibility.
Recommend improvements to management to increase productivity and efficiency or reduce costs.
Operate portable firefighting equipment.
Comply with applicable Safety, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Communications, Corrosion Control, and Tool Control programs.
Maintain the Emergency Reclamation locker and perform emergency reclamation duties as directed by program technical manuals.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.