Mechanic I Airframer (AM) NAMCE

Amentum•Lemoore, CA

13d

About The Position

The Mechanic I Airframer services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness, with a focus on F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems. The role repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures of moderate difficulty, including wings, fuselage, flight controls, and functional components such as rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units. Work is performed using hand and power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet-metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. The mechanic interprets manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine repair feasibility and methods. Duties include inspecting airframe components for leaks, cracks, and other damage; troubleshooting, removing, replacing, and repairing structural and hydraulic components; and performing miscellaneous aircraft-system servicing. The position may require CDI certification as directed by site management, and requires prioritizing work to meet schedules and maintenance standards. The role maintains and services F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions. It applies technical knowledge to identify malfunctions, restore equipment operation, evaluate prototype or production modifications, and recommend installation-specification changes that simplify assembly and maintenance. The mechanic must work with applicable ground-support and calibration equipment, special tools, manuals, maintenance requirement cards, parts breakdown manuals, technical directives, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and drawings. The employee may work on aircraft systems outside their specialty as a general Aircraft Mechanic I. The position requires shift work and the ability to lift 50 pounds and perform assigned duties. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain that clearance. Additional qualifications may include Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator, High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative, or Plane Captain. The employee participates in training, investigations, asset and PPE upkeep, and communication concerning safety, quality, environmental compliance, and contract execution.

Requirements

At least 3 years of O-level aircraft-system maintenance experience.
Minimum 36 months of organizational-level airframes mechanic experience.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Shift work is required.
A&P license and/or military rating for the position.
Complete the CDI qualification syllabus and required qualifications to obtain CDI within 90 days of employment, as applicable.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Ability to perform all assigned duties and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to obtain additional certifications or qualifications required for aircraft maintenance, potentially including LPT, HPT, CDQAR, and/or Plane Captain.
Ability to inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including PPE, in accordance with applicable directives.
Ability to participate in required training, investigations, and quality or performance problem resolution.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and components, including wings, fuselage, flight controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications to determine repair feasibility and methods.
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.
Maintain and service F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions.
Apply technical knowledge to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment operation.
Evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production modifications and recommend installation-specification changes that simplify assembly and maintenance.
Use required ground-support equipment, calibration equipment, special tools, and maintenance documentation.
Prioritize workload to meet schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.
Obtain CDI qualification by completing the qualification syllabus and required qualifications within 90 days of employment, when applicable.
Maintain company and customer assets, including assigned PPE, and ensure their safe, effective, and efficient use.
Participate in investigations of injuries and in resolving quality or performance issues that may hinder production or harm the program.
Participate in training and qualification of new personnel.
Promote communication and awareness regarding accident prevention, work quality, and environmental compliance.
Communicate with site departments, company management, and customers to support contract execution.
Participate in required training and ensure training is documented on time.
Complete daily attendance documentation, verifying start time and accounting for assigned PPE.
Obtain and maintain required clearance and additional qualifications or licenses needed to maintain aircraft.