F-18 General Mechanic

Position Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Oversees training.
• Works under general direction.

General Mechanic

• Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Performs coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
• Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
• Uses technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
• Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
• Solves problems and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
• Removes and installs aircraft components.
• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems.
• Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems.
• Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Performs aircraft and component operational checks.
• Interprets inspection findings and resolves adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
• Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
• F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications.