CBA Aircraft Mechanic II - Power Plants (F-18) NTWP China Lake, CA

About the role

Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Hired to maintain and repair aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components, including flight controls, power plants and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions.
• Restore equipment condition and/or operation using comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives.
• Engine Turn and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designated Tech personnel shall be at a minimum Level II Mechanic at the China Lake site. Pt. Mugu shall work in accordance with the Ground Operating Procedures.
• Receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, occasionally leading teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.
• Routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards is required.
• Routine ordnance loading will require team lifts of ordnance items up to 167 pounds' load share per team member, in accordance with standard USN procedures.
• Direct Level I work center personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish maintenance tasking in accordance with Department of Labor Skill Code definitions (responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts).
• Receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, occasionally leading teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• May be required to become Plane Captain certified IAW a government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training to the applicable T/M/S they cross train to support.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Specialized training courses are desirable.
• Completed appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school.
• Minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
• Minimum of three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
• Thorough knowledge of the specific T/M required/Series aircraft hired to maintain for mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, T/M/S specific IMRL equipment, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a U.S. DoD secret level clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources