CBA Aircraft Mechanic I - Power Plants - F-18 - NTWP - China Lake, CA.

Vertex Aerospace •

China Lake Acres, California, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Repair, replace, and or rebuild aircraft engines and related components of moderate difficulty, such as installation and removal of QEC gear, replacement of FMU, Fuel Controls, gear boxes utilizing hand tools and power tools.
Read and interpret manufactures publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, inspects engine and engine components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damages.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft engine system components.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
As directed by site operations and site management, may 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 for this task is required to maintain and services the F/A-18 (Series) Power Plant related systems/components as required in support of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 RDT&E Programs in accordance with applicable publications and governing instructions.
Applies technical knowledge of Power Plants related systems 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.
Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve Power Plants systems problems by interpreting manufacturers manuals or similar documents.
Could be required to fill Phase Shop position.

Repair, replace, and or rebuild aircraft engines and related components of moderate difficulty, such as installation and removal of QEC gear, replacement of FMU, Fuel Controls, gear boxes utilizing hand tools and power tools.
Read and interpret manufactures publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, inspects engine and engine components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damages.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft engine system components.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
As directed by site operations and site management, may be certified as a CDI.
Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.
Read and interpret manufactures publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, inspects engine and engine components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damages.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft engine system components.
Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
As directed by site operations and site management, may be certified as a CDI.
Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

The candidate must have completed the Navy Class "C" school in powerplants and related systems for the position-specific T/M/S airframe billet, or USMC/USCG equivalent. (3 years organizational level experience on the applicable position-specific T/M/S aircraft may be substituted for the Class “C” school.).
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Organizational Level Power Plant maintenance in similar T/M/S aircraft.
Must have Three (3) years experience in the specific T/M required/ Series preferred aircraft. Two (2) of the required three (3) years type/model experience within the last three years is strongly preferred.
Engine turn qualified and Auxiliary Power Unit designated personnel shall be at a minimum level II mechanics.
May be required to become Plane Captain certified in accordance with approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must have a current U.S. Secret clearance and be able to maintain it.
Must be available to work any shift.
Travel may be required.

Hourly $42.22 USD

Benefits include the following:

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Job Ident #: CBAAI010533

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