F/A-18 Aircraft Mechanic (Egress) - Military veterans preferred

• Maintain military aircraft in accordance with Navy maintenance requirements.
• Maintain environmental systems.
• Maintain aircraft oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and aircraft utility systems.
• Performs aircraft scheduled/unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance.
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum.
• Operate GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required.
• Operate tugs for the purpose of towing equipment and aircraft.
• Annotate maintenance actions in aircraft forms and VIDS/MAF or OOMA Systems.
• Order aircraft/equipment parts.
• Supervise/assist in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

• Qualified on ground support equipment applicable to the specialty.
• Capable of conducting on-the-job training and maintenance of Contractor personnel seat/cockpit safety checkout training records.
• Ability to perform flow checks on egress systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental control systems both "I" and "0" levels.
• In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
• Able to become ordnance certified.
• Able to deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional and effective manner.
• Ability to work with job required hazardous materials.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have a current civilian driver’s license the ability to obtain and maintain a Government flight line driver’s license Ability to obtain and maintain level of security clearance required by the Government.

Experience & Education

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Must have completed the appropriate T/M/S Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school for AME or USMC, USCG equivalent.
• Previous experience in environmental control systems and have in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives preferred.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Four (4) or more years of actual and recent experience in the repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of the type of aircraft being serviced.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• 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 dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• 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, fork lift, APU, etc.

Travel

• May vary by location.