Aviation Structural Mechanic

4 days ago


Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Amentum Full time
Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Aviation Structural Mechanic to join our team in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, and controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, and controls
  • Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components
  • Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and engineering data
  • Perform progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly, conditional, or calendar inspections
  • Inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments
  • Test engine operation using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester
  • Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine-mounted gearboxes
  • Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repair or replace defective engine parts
  • Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories
  • Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
  • Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes
Requirements
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum five (5) years actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience
  • 3 years prior F/A-18 A-G Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative experience or FAA A&P License
  • Must have completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM "A" School or FAA A&P License
  • Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of promotion/hire date
  • Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory
  • Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Self-motivator and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ramp Stamp (restricted/unrestricted)
  • F/A-18 Tire & Wheel, Hydraulic Contamination
  • A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor
  • A/M26U-4-4B NAN cart; A/M27T-14/15
  • A/M32A-108; A/M24M-6 Power cart
  • AM37M-2 Hydraulic purifier
  • A/S32A-44 Crane
  • APU/Low Power Turn Operator
Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.



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