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Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant - VMG

Amentum · Fallon, NV · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$54.47/hrFull-time

About the Role

The Aircraft Mechanic-Powerplant performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance, including inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine-level, and bleed air components.
  • Performs troubleshooting, testing, low and high power turn operational checks of power plant systems, replacing or repairing worn or damaged components (e.g., fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves) using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
  • Removes engine from aircraft, disassembles, and inspects organizational-level parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects; repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs the engine in the aircraft.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications, procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
  • May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum three years’ experience.
  • Experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention.
  • Qualified according to field of expertise and level of maintenance assigned.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any company/government-required clearance, qualification, or certifications.
  • Prior military must present Member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge.
  • Valid State Driver’s License.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).
  • Ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.
  • Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, or F-16A&B aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High degree of expertise in aircraft systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions, and special tools and test equipment.
  • Familiarity with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
  • Customer-oriented mindset.
  • Capable of cross-training into other specialties.

Licensing & Certification Requirements

  • Formal/Specialized Training or equivalent.
  • Hazardous Waste Communication Training.
  • FOD and TCP Awareness Training.
  • Security Clearance Awareness Training.
  • COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness.
  • NALCOMIS/OOMA trained (preferred).
  • ESD Trained (preferred).
  • Support Equipment Operator’s License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer, and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum).
  • Collateral Duty Inspector experience (preferred).
  • Egress System Checkout (preferred).
  • Plane Captain Qualified (preferred).
  • Aircraft Towing Certified.
  • Aircraft Brake Rider Certified.
  • Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
  • Fuel Surveillance Trained.
  • Engine Run (1 T/M/S minimum) Troubleshooter/Final Checker Certified.

Working Environment

This role is typically performed in a hangar, shop, or flight line environment, requiring physical movements and postures associated with these activities. May be required to lift objects up to 70 pounds. Special vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The diversity of work conditions may range from environments with little physical discomfort to those with inclement weather (e.g., severe temperature changes, wind, rain, snow, ice). May be required to work in areas with high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or electrical shock hazards.

Pay

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $54.47 (set by Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions.

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