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Amentum · 15 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic I Aircraft Armament

Oak Harbor, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43.79/hr - $45.10/hr

3+ years exp

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic I specialized in Aircraft Armament in support of the U.S Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The role involves making repairs to aircraft, troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing maintenance inspections to ensure aircraft are in safe operating condition.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers

Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems

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

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

Replaces or repairs 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

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

Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair

May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration

May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines

Qualification

EA-18G experienceAircraft ArmamentPropulsion/Engine SystemsAvionics SystemsHydraulic/Pneumatic SystemsElectrical Power SystemsDetail-oriented workCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

EA-18G experience is required

High School diploma or equivalent preferred and three (3) years of job-related experience required

Three (3) years F/A-18E/F or EA-18G experience

Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft

Selected candidates will be required to hold this job position for one year

Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries and possess one or more of the specialties: Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems, Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold; Hydraulic/Pneumatic, and mechanical Flight Control Systems, Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems (F/A-18E/F and/or EA-18G experience is required), Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Avionics Communication/Navigation/Identification/Electronic/Counter measures/RADAR and Weapon Control Systems (EA-18G experience is required), Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control and Lighting Systems, Aircraft Armament, Line, Corrosion (Paint and Final Finish)

Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required

Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance and meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned task

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Position requires travel

Benefits

$8.05 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period for the purchase of the following benefits: medical, dental, AD&D insurance, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability.

Paid vacation. Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows: 144 hours for 0-5 years of service, 184 hours for 5-10 years of service, 224 hours for 10-15 years of service, 264 hours for 15-20 years of service, and 272 hours for more than 20 years of service.

Pension and 401k

11 Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date)