Mechanic 3 - F/A-18 Maintenance Control
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About The Position
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Mechanic 3's in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. The Aircraft Mechanic 3 must have knowledge of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft and the ability to communicate with other aircraft mechanics across a wide variety of skillsets to include Power Plants, Airframe/Hydraulic Systems, Avionics, ALSS, Electrical and Navigation Systems, Environmental Control Systems, Corrosion, and Line Division Operations. In addition, the candidate will release aircraft Safe for Flight. It will be the responsibility of the Mech III to be able to efficiently attain the objectives and manage all actions to retain materials in a serviceable condition or restore it to serviceability. The candidate must be able to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in order to meet demanding op-tempo to include daily flight schedule and detachments to remote locations. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. The candidate will be required to perform duties within the established procedures of the Performance Work Statement. An Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic in this position will ensure all priorities are passed to the maintenance team, set project/priority of parts and procurement of repairable/non-repairable assemblies. As a Mech III, you will be required to act in a role of Shift Supervisor, must be able to apply technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as schematics, flow charts, and manufacturers' manuals. Inspect and make entries into aircraft logbooks to ensure all technical data, and ensure that all work is complete in accordance with maintenance manual, maintenance requirement card, and maintenance instruction to include the Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs prior to releasing aircraft Safe for Flight. Additional responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining all company and customer assets, including all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with applicable directives, and ensuring that those assets are utilized in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The candidate will also participate in the training and qualification of new personnel, promote communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of accident prevention, quality of work, and environmental compliance, and promote positive communication with all site departments, company management, and our customers to ensure the proper execution of our contract. Participation in required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual training and ensuring that it is documented in a timely manner is also expected.
