Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes F-18)

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The F-18 Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframe) is required to maintain and service the applicable aircraft airframe and hydraulic systems/components as required in support of the program in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions.

Principle Accountabilities

• Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs, replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures of moderate difficulty, such as wings, fuselage, surface controls and functional components to include rigging, plumbing and hydraulic units utilizing hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Reads and interprets manufacturer’s publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspects airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks and other damage.
• Troubleshoot, remove, replace and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
• Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have completed the Navy Class "C" school in airframe and hydraulic repair or have minimum recent and applicable years’ experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Organizational Level airframes/hydraulics maintenance
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must qualify for and be able to maintain a secret level clearance.
• Must be able to work any shift & schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $42.42 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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