Aircraft Mechanic Ordnance; RW- NAWDC GT Security Clearance

Position: Aircraft Mechanic Ordnance (RW)- NAWDC GT with Security Clearance
The Aircraft Ordnance Technician performs a variety of duties and tasks such as inspecting ammunition, testing aircraft systems, performing preventive maintenance and effecting repairs, loading and fusing ammunition and arming/de-arming aircraft. Responsibilities of the Aircraft Ordnance Technician encompasses duties incident: to the inspection, maintenance and repair of armament equipment and loading of aviation ordnance on Marine Corps/Navy aircrafts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
* Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on ordnance, ordnance related equipment and armament systems. Maintains and repairs aircraft armament weapons systems, fire warning/extinguishing system, repair/troubleshooting, aircraft armament systems, and be familiar with OPNAVINST 8023.24.
* Employs appropriate safety precautions, security procedures, and record-keeping techniques for ordnance.
* Operates and performs operators' maintenance on armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment.
* Loads and unloads airborne weapons and stores aboard aircraft to include reconfiguration and functional testing of aircraft weapons release and control, missile, and gun systems.
* Removes, maintains, services, installs, and loads aircraft guns.
* Arms and de-arms aircraft.
* Conducts functional tests of racks, launchers, adapters and electrical components, aircraft armament circuits and maintains them in an operational status by appropriate preventive maintenance.
* Configures or reconfigures assigned aircraft for carriage of any aviation ammunition within the capability of the aircraft by installing or removing racks, launchers, adapters, and electrical components.
* Identifies munitions by type, nomenclature, and explosive hazard. Identifies the hazard present and appropriate emergency response procedures for each type of munitions handled.
* Transport explosives utilizing assigned handling and transportation equipment.
* Conducts ammunition inventories and maintains stock records of lots/serial numbers.
* Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
* Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
* Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned. Minimum requirements
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
* Four years actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
* Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
* Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
* Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
* Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
* May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
* Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
* • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Note:

US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
* Must meet the medical requirements for Explosive handlers and Explosive vehicle Operators contained in NAVMED P-117.
* Will be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments
* Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge.

Preferred Qualifications
* May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
* May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
* May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
* May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
* Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
* Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
* Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger…