Aircraft Mechanic 2 Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems;

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic II is responsible for inspecting and performing organizational level maintenance/ modification on EA-18G aircrafts, sub-systems, support equipment and related weapons system. The Mechanic also advises and trains team members to solve unusual maintenance problems by running analysis and tests on missiles, airframes, engines, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair aircraft, and aircraft engines to ensure serviceability.
• Repair and replace, aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including cells, tanks, and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, rivet gun, and drills.
• Inspect and repair power plants (engines) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.
• Diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct breaks.
• Test engine operation, using testing equipment to locate source of malfunction.
• Replace and repair damaged components, use hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Remove engine and major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repair and replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics and navigations, ADP flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories.
• Perform aircraft services, including engine flush/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.
• May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating condition.
• May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.
• Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.
• Provide scheduled/unscheduled organizational maintenance support.
• Inspect the aircraft for tools and other foreign objects that could potentially put the aircraft or aircrew at risk.
• Inspect the aircraft to certify that all maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete.
• Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services supporting the following aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems.
• Perform administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance such as preparing reports and correspondence, filing, and typing; performing data base and system analysis; maintaining aircraft and engine logbooks, and associated records.
• Participate in emergency response drills on detachment as required.
• Emergency response and drills include flight deck/line and hangar firefighting, emergency reclamation and salvage drills, and aircraft movement drills.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five (5) years actual and recent aircraft organizational level experience required.
  • Three (3) years F/A-18E/F/EA-18G experience required.
  • Three (3) years CDI qualification and leadership required.
  • F/A-18E/F/EA-18G fuel cell maintenance qualifications.
  • F/A-18E/F/EA-18G engine operation certification.

  Qualifications

  • Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and possess one or more of the following specialties: Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems, Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold, Hydraulic/Pneumatic, and mechanical Flight Control Systems, Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control and Lighting Systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft, missile, or wheeled and tracked vehicle maintenance mandatory.
  • Must know theory and principles of engine operations: Accessories and components, Theory of flight, Rigging of flight controls, Electrical and electronic, Pneudraulic, Mechanical principles.
  • Read, interpret, and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.

  Skills

  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft.
  • Ability to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and possess one or more of the following specialties: Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems.

  Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package, to include: Medical, dental, AD&D insurance, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Pension and 401k.
  • Other benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.