Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe (F/A-18)

About the role

Amentum is hiring qualified Aircraft Structural Mechanic I's to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA, supporting VFA-106. The mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, engine, auxiliary power unit and ventilation/heating systems, using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and technical data to plan repairs.
• Perform progressive, phase, periodic and other inspections, and examine reciprocating and jet engines for cracks, corrosion, wear and foreign object damage.
• Test engines with equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, jet calibration testers and ammeters.
• Repair or replace engine and airframe components, remove and reassemble engines, and adjust electrical wiring and accessories.
• Perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections, and service aircraft such as flushing crankcases, cleaning filters and greasing moving parts.
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft, enter maintenance records and verify work completed.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of recent F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience, or 3 years of collateral duty inspector/quality assurance experience or an FAA A&P license.
• Completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM "A" school or hold an FAA A&P license.
• Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of hire, and a favorable T3 Secret eligibility status.
• US citizenship required for facility credentials; a government background check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP are required.
• Shift work is required and detachments are possible; work is mostly outdoors in all weather, with standing, climbing and bending.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license (for NC residents).

What we offer

• Pay of $37.57 per hour, plus $7.80 per hour for health and welfare up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly and 11 paid holidays.