Aircraft Mechanic II; Egress​/Environmental Control Systems

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II specialized in Egress/Ejection seat systems /environmental control systems in support of the U.S Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The Aircraft Mechanic II is responsible for inspecting and performing organizational level maintenance/ modification on EA-18G aircrafts, sub-systems, support equipment and related weapons system. The Mechanic also advises and trains team members to solve unusual maintenance problems by running analysis and tests on missiles, airframes, engines, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, etc.

Service, repair aircraft, and aircraft Egress/Ejection Seat Systems /Environmental Control Systems. Service, repair aircraft, and aircraft engines to ensure serviceability. Repair and replace, aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including cells, tanks, and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, rivet gun, and drills. Inspect and repair power plants (engines) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc.

Diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct breaks. Test engine operation, using testing equipment to locate source of malfunction. Replace and repair damaged components, use hand tools, gauges, and test equipment. Remove engine and major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repair and replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.

Adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics and navigations, ADP flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Perform aircraft services, including engine flush/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks. May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating condition. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.

Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship. Provide scheduled/unscheduled organizational maintenance support. Inspect the aircraft for tools and other foreign objects that could potentially put the aircraft or aircrew pect the aircraft to certify that all maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete. Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services supporting the following aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems:

• Egress/Ejection Seat Systems/Environmental Control Systems (Three (3) years’ EA-18G experience required)
• Airframe/Structural Components and Assemblies
• Landing Gear and Arresting Systems (as applicable)
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems
• Fuel and Air Systems
• Power Plants and related
• Sub-Systems;
  Environmental Control Systems
• Transmission Drive Systems (PTS, AMAD, etc.)
• Power Distribution/Electrical Power/ Automatic Flight
• Control/Wing or Rotor Fold and aircraft Lighting Systems
• Avionics
• Communication/Navigation/Identification/Electronic Countermeasures and Weapons Control Systems
• Three (3) years’ EA-18G experience required.
• Aircraft Armament Systems
• Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS)

Perform all other position related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) years actual and recent aircraft organizational level experience required.
• Three (3) years F/A-18 experience required, F/A-18E/F/EA-18G preferred with three (3) years CDI qualification and leadership required.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft.
• Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook…