Mechanic I Airframer (AM) NAMCE

Amentum•Lemoore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic I Airframer services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness, with preferred experience on F/A-18 E/F/G aircraft. The role repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures of moderate difficulty—including wings, fuselage, surface controls, and functional components—and works on rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units. The mechanic uses hand and power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. The position is located at NAS Lemoore and requires shift work. The mechanic reads and interprets manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods. Duties include inspecting airframe components for leaks, cracks, and other damage; troubleshooting, removing, replacing, and repairing structural and hydraulic-system components; and performing miscellaneous aircraft-system servicing. The role maintains and services F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions. It also applies technical knowledge to diagnose malfunctions, restore equipment operation, evaluate performance and reliability of modifications, and recommend installation-specification changes that simplify assembly and maintenance. The mechanic may work on aircraft systems beyond their primary area of expertise as a general Aircraft Mechanic I. They must be able to prioritize work to meet schedules and maintenance standards. As required by site management, the mechanic may need CDI certification; the CDI qualification syllabus and associated qualifications must be completed within 90 days of employment. Additional qualifications may include LPT, HPT, CDQAR, and/or Plane Captain. The role includes inspecting and maintaining company and customer assets, participating in investigations and training, promoting safety, quality, and environmental compliance, and maintaining required records and clearances.

Requirements

At least 3 years of O-level aircraft-system maintenance experience.
At least 36 months of Organizational-level Airframes Mechanic experience.
Knowledge and use of the special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Shift work is required.
A&P license and/or military rating for the position.
Must complete the CDI qualification syllabus and all qualifications to obtain CDI within 90 days of employment.
Must obtain any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft and qualifications.
Must be physically able to perform assigned duties and lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this clearance.
Ability to inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including PPE, in accordance with applicable directives and use them safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Ability to participate in injury investigations and resolve quality or performance problems that may hinder production or be detrimental to the program.
Ability to participate in training and qualification of new personnel and required recurring training.
Ability to promote communication concerning accident prevention, quality of work, environmental compliance, and contract execution.

Nice To Haves

Preferred airframe experience: F/A-18 E/F/G.
Preferred 18 months as a CDI, Quality Assurance Inspector, or Inspector Authorization (IA).
Preferred 24 months of F/A-18 experience within the last 36 months.
May be required to qualify for additional certifications such as Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (LPT), High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (HPT), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), and/or Plane Captain.

Responsibilities

Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
Maintain and service F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems and components in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, specifications, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and drawings to determine repair methods and troubleshoot problems.
Inspect airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic-system components; perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
Apply technical knowledge to determine equipment malfunctions, restore equipment operation, evaluate the performance and reliability of modifications, and recommend changes to installation specifications.
Use and work with required ground support equipment, calibration equipment, special tools, and maintenance documentation.
Prioritize assigned workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards.
Obtain CDI qualification within 90 days of employment if required, and obtain additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft.
Inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including assigned PPE, and use them safely and efficiently.
Participate in investigations of injuries and in resolving quality or performance problems that could hinder production or the program.
Participate in training and qualification of new personnel and complete required training with timely documentation.
Promote communication concerning accident prevention, work quality, environmental compliance, and execution of the contract.
Complete the daily attendance sheet, verifying start time and accounting for assigned PPE.
Maintain the clearance level required for the position.