Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic: Machinist
Location: NAS Lemoore
Pay: $47.79/hr ($40.89/hr base pay plus an additional $6.90/hr Health & Welfare for up to 40 hrs/week)
Preferred Airframes: F/A-18 E/F/G
Summary/Description:
Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to
repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical
maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft
and follows direction of higher graded workers. 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 Propulsion, 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 airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data,
engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing
malfunctioning or damaged components. 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, and 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, 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. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing of contractor employee
technical proficiency is not required.
Essential Job Functions:
The candidate is required to maintain and service the F/A-18 systems/components as required and in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions. Applies technical knowledge of rated system principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluates performance and reliability of prototype or production mods, and recommends changes to installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. The Aircraft Mechanic I applies technical knowledge to solve airframes system problems by interpreting manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents. Required to be qualified on and work with some ground support equipment, special calibration equipment, special tools and all related maintenance manuals, maintenance requirement cards, parts breakdown manuals, technical directives, diagrams, schematics, blueprints and drawings. Member will work on all aircraft systems, beyond the rated Aircraft Mechanic I field of expertise the member will work as a general Aircraft Mechanic I.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have 4 years in-rate shop experience on military aircraft or A&P license.
- Collateral Duty Inspector Preferred.
- Turn Operator Preferred.
- Must have all prerequisites for CDI completed within 90 day of hire/promotion.
- Shift work is required.
- Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and able to lift 50lbs.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- You may be required to qualify in additional certifications such as Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (LPT), High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (HPT), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), and or Plane Captain.
- Must have ability to inspect and maintain all company and customer assets, including all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with applicable directives, and ensure that those assets are utilized in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
- Must have ability to participate in the investigation of any injury and/or the resolution of any problems in quality or performance that may hinder production or be detrimental to the program.
- Must participate in the training and qualification of new personnel.
- Must promote communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of accident prevention, quality of work, and environmental compliance.
- Must promote positive communication with all site departments, company management, and our customers to ensure the proper execution of our contract.
- Must participate in required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual training and ensure that it is documented in a timely manner.
- Complete initial attendance sheet on a daily basis, verifying your start time and proper accounting of all assigned PPE.
- Must be cleared and maintain clearance level required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 US Government Clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
