Aircraft Mechanic Corrosion; Paint and Final Finish

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II specialized in Corrosion (Paint and Final Finish) 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 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.

• Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have completed military aviation maintenance training or maintenance technical school curriculum.
• Five (5) years actual and recent aircraft experience required.
• Three (3) years F/A-18 experience. Three (3) years F/A-18E/F/EA-18G QAR/CDQAR with maintenance control supervisory required.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational Level maintenance of the assigned aircraft.
• Possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, direct flight line/deck operations, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries and possess one or more of the specialties:
• Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems
• ARS pods
• Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold, Hydraulic/Pneumantic, and Mechanical flight Control System
• Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems;
• Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS)
• Avionics Communication /Navigation / Identification/Electronic Countermeasures/RADAR and Weapon Control Systems
• Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control and Lighting Systems
• Corrosion (Paint and Final Finish)
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance mandatory.
• A strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes in aviation…