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MechanicAirframer(AM)NAMCE
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“Mechanic Airframer (AM) NAMCE. Skills: Aircraft maintenance, Airframe repair, Hydraulic system repair. Maintain and service F/A-18 airframe. Service aircraft”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure airworthiness; Maintain schedules; Maintain maintenance standards
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot aircraft structural and hydraulic system components; Solve airframes system problems
Shift work is required, Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties, Must be able to lift 50lbs, Must be cleared and maintain clearance level required, Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 US Government Clearance, US Citizenship is required to obtain a Tier 3 Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years’ O-level aircraft system maintenance experience, Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks, Shift work is required, Minimum 36 months Organizational level Airframes Mechanic experience, Must complete CDI qualification syllabus and all qualifications to obtain CDI with 90 days of employment, Obtain any additional qualifications or license required to maintain aircraft and qualifications, Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties, able to lift 50lbs, Must be able to read, write, and speak English, Must have ability to inspect and maintain all company and customer assets, Must have ability to participate in the investigation of any injury, Must participate in required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual training, Complete initial attendance sheet on a daily basis, Must be cleared and maintain clearance level required, Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 US Government Clearance, US Citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Preferred Airframes: F/A-18 E/F/G, Preferred 18 months as a CDI, Quality Assurance Inspector, or Inspector Authorization (IA), Preferred to have 24 months F/A-18 experience within the last 36 months, You may be required to qualify in additional certifications such as Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (LPT), High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (HPT), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), and/or Plane Captain
What You'll Do.
Maintain and service F/A-18 airframe
Repair aircraft structures
Replace aircraft structures
Rebuild aircraft structures
Repair surface controls
Repair functional components
Repair hydraulic units
Read manufacturer's publications
Interpret maintenance manuals
Interpret service bulletins
Determine repair methods
Inspect airframe components
Troubleshoot aircraft structural components
Troubleshoot hydraulic system components
Remove aircraft structural components
Remove hydraulic system components
Repair aircraft structural components
Repair hydraulic system components
Service aircraft systems
Apply technical knowledge
Evaluate equipment performance
Evaluate equipment reliability
Recommend installation changes
Solve airframe system problems
Interpret manufacturer's manuals
Work with ground support equipment
Work with special calibration equipment
Work with special tools
Work with maintenance manuals
Work with maintenance requirement cards
Work with parts breakdown manuals
Work with technical directives
Work on all aircraft systems
Work as general Aircraft Mechanic I
Maintain maintenance standards
Inspect and maintain company assets
Inspect and maintain customer assets
Participate in injury investigation
Participate in problem resolution
Participate in training new personnel
Promote accident prevention awareness
Promote quality of work awareness
Promote environmental compliance awareness
Promote positive communication with site departments
Promote positive communication with company management
Promote positive communication with customers
Participate in required training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Promote communication with all site departments; Promote communication with company management; Promote communication with customers; Participate in the training and qualification of new personnel
Communication Scope
Read, write, and speak English; Promote communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness; Promote positive communication with all site departments, company management, and our customers
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Mechanic I Airframer (AM) NAMCE** **Location: NAS Lemoore** **Preferred Airframes: F/A-18 E/F/G** **Summary/Description:** 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. As required by site management, be certified as a CDI. Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects. **Essential Job Functions:** The candidate is required to maintain and service the F/A-18 airframe and hydraulic systems/components as required and in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions. Applies technical knowledge of airframes system principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluates performance and reliability of prototype or production mods, and recommends changes to installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. The Aircraft Mechanic I applies technical knowledge to solve airframes system problems by interpreting manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents. Required to be qualified on and work with some ground support equipment, special calibration equipment, special tools and all related maintenance manuals, maintenance requirement
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