Job Description

Job Summary
 

Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Mechanic I’s in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106.

The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
This mechanic performs: progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional or calendar inspections.
Examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks.
Listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves.
Inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

Work involves:

Replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects.
Repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

Job duties require that this mechanic:

Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. 
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul.
Required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
May specialize in engine repair.
May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. 
May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card.
Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.

Minimum Requirements
 

Shift work and detachments are required.
Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. with a minimum Five (5) years actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience.
Must have 3 years prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative experience or FAA A&P License.
Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM “A” School or FAA A&P License.
Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of promotion/hire date.
Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Any additional qualifications or license required to maintain aircraft.
Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties.
Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
Work is performed primarily outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping.
Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7 year background check and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

Preferred Qualifications
 

Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted)
F/A-18 Tire & Wheel, Hydraulic Contamination
A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor
A/M26U-4-4B NAN cart; A/M27T-14/15
A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 Power cart;AM37M-2 Hydraulic purifier
A/S32A-44 Crane
APU/Low Power Turn Operator