COMM​/NAV Tech II

About AVMAC LLC:

AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation.

AVMAC’s corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide.

A highly skilled and detail-oriented F/A-18 COM/NAV Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) is responsible for performing, inspecting, and verifying the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of communication and navigation systems on F/A-18 aircraft. This role ensures that all COM/NAV system work is completed in accordance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) standards and safety protocols.

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in F/A18 airframe, weapons, and engine electrical systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational maintenance level. This technician repairs, replaces, and rebuilds electrical system wiring, connectors, and components using hand tools, power tools, and applicable test equipment. This technician reads and interprets manufactures maintenance manuals service bulletins, technical data, engineering data and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged wiring, malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures, and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft wiring systems. The ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tension meters, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
  
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• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to Electrical/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This mechanic will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts

• High school diploma or GED required and must be capable of operating support equipment
• Level II – Five (5) years previous experience as an COMNAV Technician. (CDI Experience). Must be capable of attaining Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) within required timeframe.
• Working knowledge of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series.
• Training to include NAMTRGD Navy AME “A” or factory equivalent ejection seat and environmental control system course of instruction.
• Knowledge of naval maintenance publications, maintenance requirement cards, and the ability to document maintenance utilizing the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS).

• Ability lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• This position requires normal physical functions.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
• Required to work in areas in the hangar and on the flightline that are noisy and dusty.
• Exposed to heat, cold and wind

• A comprehensive background in maintenance practices.
• Developed technical skills and experience relevant to…