Mechanic I Machinist (AD) NAMCE

Amentum•Lemoore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic I Machinist services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness. The role repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures and components of moderate difficulty, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units. Work uses 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 or replacement methods; inspects airframe and engine components for leaks, cracks, and other damage; and troubleshoots, removes, replaces, and repairs aircraft powerplant and fuel-system components. The position also performs miscellaneous aircraft-system servicing and prioritizes workload to meet schedules and maintenance standards. As required by site management, the mechanic may need to be certified as a CDI. The candidate maintains and services F/A-18 powerplant and fuel systems in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions. They apply technical knowledge to diagnose malfunctions, restore equipment operation, assess performance and reliability of prototype or production modifications, and recommend changes to installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. The mechanic must be qualified to use certain ground-support equipment, special calibration equipment, special tools, and applicable maintenance documentation. The position may involve work on all aircraft systems, including general aircraft-mechanic duties outside the member’s primary area of expertise.

Requirements

At least 3 years of O-level aircraft system maintenance experience.
Minimum 36 months of Organizational-level Airframes Mechanic experience.
Knowledge of and ability to use special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Shift work is required.
A&P license and/or military rating for this position.
Ability to obtain any additional qualifications or licenses required to maintain aircraft and qualifications.
Ability to perform all assigned duties and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including assigned 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.
Ability to participate in training and qualification of new personnel and complete required documented training.
Must be cleared and maintain the clearance level required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 U.S. Government Clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Preferred airframes: 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.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and components, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Inspect airframe and engine components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft powerplant and fuel-system components.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
Prioritize workload to maintain project schedules and maintenance standards.
Maintain and service F/A-18 powerplant and fuel systems in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions.
Apply technical knowledge to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment operation.
Evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype or production modifications and recommend installation-specification changes to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Use applicable ground-support equipment, calibration equipment, special tools, manuals, maintenance requirement cards, parts breakdown manuals, technical directives, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
Inspect and maintain company and customer assets, including assigned PPE, and use them safely and efficiently.
Participate in investigations of injuries and resolution of quality or performance problems that may hinder production or the program.
Participate in training and qualification of new personnel.
Promote communication regarding accident prevention, quality of work, and environmental compliance.
Communicate with site departments, company management, and customers to support contract execution.
Complete required training and documentation and submit the daily attendance sheet verifying start time and assigned PPE.
Obtain and maintain required clearance and facility credentials or authorization.
Obtain CDI certification when required by site management and complete the CDI qualification syllabus and required qualifications within 90 days of employment.