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

About the role

Amentum is hiring qualified Aircraft Armament 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, systems and components, and works with manufacturers' and airline maintenance manuals to determine repair methods.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, engine, APU and ventilation/heating systems
• Repair, replace and rebuild wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and specifications
• Perform progressive, phase, periodic and other inspections; examine reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks; inspect jet engines and turbine blades for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage and wear
• Test engines with ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, ammeters and Jetcal testers
• Replace or repair engine parts such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel and oil pumps and engine-mounted gearboxes
• Remove engines from aircraft with a hoist or forklift, disassemble and inspect parts, then reassemble and install them
• Adjust, repair or replace electrical wiring and accessories, and perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft, enter maintenance records and verify work completed

Required profile

• At least 3 years of recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience; internal candidates at CFT NAS Oceana may skip this by passing the three required CDI qualification tests
• 3 years of F/A-18 A-G Ordnance Certified QA/SO experience
• Completed Navy Aviation Ordnance AO "A" School or equivalent, meeting OPNAVINST 8023 certification criteria
• U.S. citizenship required for facility credentials; must pass a U.S. Government background check and obtain T3 Secret Eligible status
• Medical requirements for Explosive Handlers and Explosive Vehicle Operators (NAVMED P-117)
• Ability to obtain contractor verification status with a 7-year background check and facility authorization
• Preferred: high school graduate or equivalent, F/A-18 Conventional Weapons Loading Course ramp stamp, A/S32A-45 tow tractor and AM32A-108 or A/M24M-6 power cart experience

Required skills

• Operating power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift and APU
• Obtaining appropriate support equipment and material handling licenses after initial assignment

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, long- and short-term disability insurance
• 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly and 11 paid holidays annually