Corrosion Control Specialist

Amentum•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Corrosion Control Specialist performs aircraft corrosion-control work, including washing and cleaning aircraft, detecting and removing corrosion, treating metal, and applying touch-up paint. The role also assists with preparing aircraft and components for complete repainting. The specialist follows directions from a Crew Leader and/or Lead Man, using applicable technical data, manuals, and directives, and performs the duties of the Aircraft Washer classification and lesser-grade classifications in the area of responsibility. The position requires maintaining documentation and compliance with workmanship, safety, quality, production, and applicable program requirements. The specialist provides technical assistance and instruction to personnel in the same or lower classifications, maintains required hand tools, operates portable firefighting equipment, and supports emergency reclamation duties as directed. Work may take place in shop environments, aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and on the flight line, with exposure to inclement weather, noise, temperature extremes, hazardous materials, aircraft, and machinery. Compensation is listed at $41.61 per hour.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the U.S. Navy Corrosion Control School or an acceptable substitute, or possession of 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.
Must be Plane Captain certified.
Must be Respirator Qualified.
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 and perform frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, or pulling of 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 aircraft washing and cleaning, corrosion detection and removal, metal treatment, and touch-up painting.
Assist in preparing aircraft and components for complete repainting, including applying models and labels and making, cutting out, and preparing stencils.
Perform tasks as assigned or directed by a Crew Leader and/or Lead Man, following instructions, technical data, manuals, and directives.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer classification and lesser-grade classifications in the area of responsibility.
Preserve and de-preserve aircraft.
Complete applicable maintenance forms.
Use hand and power tools for corrosion prevention, treatment, and touch-up painting.
Limit touch-up painting to areas no larger than one square foot, excluding aircraft leading edges.
Provide and maintain personal hand tools as prescribed by the minimum tool list.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to personnel in the same or lower grade classifications, including demonstrating job procedures.
Document aircraft parts and components removed from an aircraft using a valid Maintenance Action Form and Job Control Number; ensure parts are tagged and turned in or disposed of as appropriate.
Comply with established workmanship, safety, quality, and production standards.
Recommend improvements to productivity, efficiency, and cost control to management.
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.