P-8 Power Plants Mechanic II

V2X•Point Mugu, CA

10h

About The Position

The P-8 Power Plants Mechanic II performs scheduled and unscheduled O-Level maintenance on applicable squadron aircraft, including airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems. The role includes flight-line essential services as directed by the daily flight schedule and maintenance and repair of aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, flight controls, power plants, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, and related systems. Mechanics use technical knowledge to identify malfunctions, restore equipment to operating condition, and solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting blueprints, maintenance manuals, and directives. At the China Lake site, personnel designated for engine turns and APU work must be at least Level II Mechanics. At Pt. Mugu, work is performed in accordance with Ground Operating Procedures. The mechanic receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, may occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks, and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. The role requires prioritizing work to meet schedules and maintenance standards, and may involve directing Level I work-center personnel and providing them with technical guidance. Airframe/Power Plants mechanics may be required to obtain Plane Captain certification through a Government-approved process for applicable aircraft and training backgrounds. The position requires routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards. Routine ordnance loading involves team lifts of ordnance items with a load share of up to 167 pounds per team member, following standard USN procedures. This posting is part of an ongoing talent pipeline and is not tied to an active opening; qualified candidates will be contacted when the role becomes available.

Requirements

At least five years of USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
At least three years of maintenance experience on the T/M/S aircraft being supported.
At least two years of T/M/S Organizational Maintenance experience within the last seven years.
Experience as a CDI, CDQAR, Engine Turn Qual, and APU Turn Qualification.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Completed the appropriate T/M/S Navy Skill Specialty Class C school.
Thorough knowledge of the specific T/M/S aircraft’s mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, T/M/S-specific IMRL equipment, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
Working knowledge of technical publications, CNAFINST 4790.2 (series), and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.
Honorable Discharge from military service.
Ability to perform routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards and team lifts involving ordnance load shares up to 167 pounds per team member.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training courses are desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled O-Level maintenance on applicable squadron aircraft, including airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems.
Perform flight-line essential services as directed by the daily flight schedule.
Maintain and repair aircraft engine systems, structures, structural components, flight controls, power plants, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, and related systems.
Determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operating condition using technical expertise and documentation.
Interpret blueprints, applicable aircraft maintenance manuals, and directives to resolve moderate to complex maintenance problems.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.
Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft maintenance tasks and make entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
Direct Level I work-center personnel on specific maintenance actions and provide lower-level technicians with guidance and technical expertise.
Perform team lifts for routine ordnance loading in accordance with standard USN procedures.
Obtain Plane Captain certification when required through the applicable Government-approved process.