F​/A-Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic – Fighter Aircraft​/Secret Clearance

F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

New Orleans, LA

$35.89 - $48.07/Hour

Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

We are hiring a F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to support Navy fighter aircraft maintenance operations, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification activities. This role requires experience supporting military fighter aircraft systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, along with an active Secret Clearance and knowledge of Navy aviation maintenance procedures.

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair aircraft systems and components to correct failures or implement engineering changes
• Perform preflight, post-flight, through-flight, phase, and end-of-runway inspections
• Troubleshoot and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Configure aircraft and bench test equipment for maintenance and operational testing
• Conduct validation and verification testing of aircraft systems and repaired components
• Remove, install, align, adjust, and rig aircraft systems and components
• Perform aircraft operational checks and functional testing
• Interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, and inspection findings to resolve maintenance discrepancies
• Inspect aircraft structures and components for tolerances, clearances, corrosion, installation accuracy, and flight worthiness
• Perform aircraft jacking, towing, lifting, combat turns, and hot pit refueling operations
• Operate and inspect powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
• Review and maintain maintenance records, aircraft documentation, historical reports, and automated maintenance systems
• Support training activities and provide maintenance guidance to team members
• Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, contractual requirements, and quality standards

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active Secret Clearance required prior to start (interim acceptable)
• Minimum 5+ years of military fighter aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and maintenance manuals
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• F/A-18 AM or AD experience/qualifications
• Experience with Navy 4790.2 maintenance requirements
• Prior experience supporting Navy aviation maintenance operations
• Applicable military or technical maintenance certifications/credentials

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer