Mechanic I Airframer (AM) NAMCE

Amentum•Lemoore, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic I Airframer services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness, with work focused on F/A-18 airframes and hydraulic systems. The role repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures of moderate difficulty, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units. Work involves inspecting components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage; troubleshooting, removing, replacing, and repairing structural and hydraulic components; and performing miscellaneous aircraft servicing duties. The mechanic interprets manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, specifications, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and drawings to identify maintenance methods and resolve equipment problems. The position also applies technical knowledge to assess malfunctions, restore operations, evaluate modifications, and recommend installation changes that simplify assembly and maintenance. The employee must maintain and service aircraft in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions, work with ground support and calibration equipment, special tools, and related maintenance documentation, and may perform general aircraft mechanic work outside their primary area of expertise. The role requires prioritizing work to meet schedules and maintenance standards. As required by site management, the mechanic may need to be certified as a CDI and may be required to obtain additional qualifications such as LPT, HPT, CDQAR, or Plane Captain. Duties also include maintaining company and customer assets and PPE, supporting investigations of injuries or quality and performance issues, training new personnel, promoting safety, quality, and environmental compliance, completing required training and attendance records, and communicating with site departments, management, and customers. The position requires shift work and the ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance.

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 special tools and equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
A&P license and/or military rating for the position.
Ability to complete the CDI qualification syllabus and all qualifications required to obtain CDI within 90 days of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform all assigned duties physically, including lifting 50 pounds.
Ability to inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including PPE, in accordance with applicable directives.
Ability to participate in required training, personnel qualification, investigations, and quality and safety activities.
Willingness to work shifts.

Nice To Haves

18 months as a CDI, Quality Assurance Inspector, or Inspector Authorization (IA).
24 months of F/A-18 experience within the last 36 months.
Additional qualifications 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

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 components, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Inspect airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage; troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components.
Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, specifications, and technical drawings to determine repair methods and resolve equipment malfunctions.
Use applicable ground support equipment, calibration equipment, special tools, and maintenance documentation to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
Apply technical knowledge to restore equipment operation, evaluate performance and reliability of modifications, and recommend changes to installation specifications.
Prioritize assigned workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards.
Obtain CDI certification as required by site management and complete the CDI qualification syllabus and required qualifications within 90 days of employment.
Obtain any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft and perform assigned duties.
Inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including assigned PPE, and use them safely and effectively.
Participate in investigations of injuries and resolution of quality or performance problems that may hinder production or affect the program.
Participate in training and qualification of new personnel and promote communication regarding accident prevention, work quality, and environmental compliance.
Communicate with site departments, company management, and customers to support proper contract execution.
Complete required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual training and ensure it is documented on time.
Complete the daily attendance sheet, verifying start time and accounting for assigned PPE.
Maintain the clearance level required for the position.