ORD Mech I

AVMAC LLC • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The F/A-18 Ordnance Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, installation, maintenance, and handling of all aviation ordnance systems and armament equipment associated with the F/A-18 aircraft. This includes loading and unloading conventional weapons, missile systems, bomb racks, launchers, gun systems, and related support equipment. The Ordnance Mechanic ensures all armament systems are fully mission-capable, safe, and in compliance with Navy technical and safety standards to support flight operations and combat readiness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years previous experience as an Ordnance Technician.
• Completion of NAMTGD AO “A” school or equivalent military/civilian Organizational Level maintenance courses of instruction.
• Capable of operating support equipment & a working knowledge of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series.
• Knowledge of naval maintenance publications, maintenance requirement card.
• Ability to document maintenance utilizing the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS).
• Experience performing system release and control checks, loading, arming, disarming and downloading of munitions.
• Experience with structural repair utilizing sheet metal, fiberglass and composite materials.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety regulations governing explosives maintenance and operations.

Nice To Haves

• A well-rounded maintenance background & have the ability to work with others.
• Have fully developed skills and experience related to technical fields under their cognizance.
• Have the ability to research, read, and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and directives.
• Have the ability to write with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Promote stability and excellence in performance.
• Have the motivation and personal desire to develop grater knowledge of their technical specialty.
• Have an observant, alert, and inquiring nature.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, repairs and services aircraft weapon, electrical, pneumatic and airframe related structural components.
• Performs hourly, calendar, phase and conditional inspections as required by maintenance requirement cards.
• Troubleshoots ordnance system discrepancies down to the component level.
• Use color-coded charts of aircraft plumbing.
• Reads schematic diagrams & interpret applicable technical data.
• Use and care of special tools, test equipment, precision measuring devices in the maintenance and repair of aircraft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED