Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) · 1 day ago
Aircraft Engine Repairer
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking an Aircraft Engine Repairer at Jacksonville Air Station with the Department of the Navy. The primary purpose of the position is to perform maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines, systems, components, and assemblies, while also rotating to various areas within the Production Department as needed.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Assemble gas turbine engines and various aircraft and gas turbine engine subassemblies and parts/components under technical surveillance of a journey-level mechanic
Check disassembled parts for defects such as warping, under or overweight, or for continuity of wiring harness
Examine, evaluate, recondition, and assemble subassemblies of limited variety, such as assembling compressors or building up "hot" sections
Disassemble aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories, removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps, etc., from engines and break down major assemblies in proper sequence. Determine if disassembled parts are reusable, recognizing scratches, burns, deformation, etc
Perform visual, dimensional, and tactile checks of individual parts for foreign object damage, stress fractures, excessive wear, etc
Determine the condition of all component parts in accordance with technical specification and recondition or replace parts as necessary
May be called on to perform other tasks as assigned
May be required to review and/or certify the work performed by another for which they are certified to perform
May be required to train/mentor lower grade employees
Qualification
Required
Perform maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines, systems, components, and assemblies supported by the organization
Disassemble aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories, removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps, etc., from engines and break down major assemblies in proper sequence. Determine if disassembled parts are reusable, recognizing scratches, burns, deformation, etc
Use measuring instruments such as electronic scales, continuity checkers, go-no-go gauges, squares, rules, and vernier calipers, and automated test equipment to test disassembled parts for defects such as warping, incorrect weight, or for continuity of wiring harnesses, in order to route defective parts to repair or salvage
Follow supervisor, leader, or higher graded employee's oral instruction on assembly/disassembly sequences and problem areas, and read and interpret blueprints and specification sheets when checking for parts damage or deterioration
U.S. citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
Benefits
Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans
A generous annual and sick leave program
Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k) offering
There is no waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
Company
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
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