Amentum is hiring a qualified Aircraft Mechanic III / Inspector in support of Kadena Air Base, 18th EMSS.
Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs and IIIs. A person in this position maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals.
Additional Qualifications QC Inspector: A person in this position also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures manuals.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested
PHYSICAL/WORKING ENVIROMENT:
Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that may range from standard shop type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sunlight, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail. Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during periods of extreme hot and cold temperatures. Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery. Aircraft flight line, hangars, and maintenance shops. Able to physically operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high-pressure soap and water systems.
Minimum Requirements:
* Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.)
* May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
* Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
* High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
* Eight (8) years Aviation maintenance experience.
* Must be computer literate; the ability to operate and use a computer to enter work details, pass downs, measurements, and various other inputs is required.
* A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike. Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. 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. Inspectors must possess a level of experience to inspect all aircraft assigned and be on a SCR for Red X authority.
* Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
* Must have knowledge of the scope and limitation of various categories of maintenance and their application to the contract unit.
* Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects and meet aircraft delivery schedule.
* Must know theory and principles of engine operations; accessories and components; pneudraulic; and mechanical principles.
* Must be able to read, interpret and use manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
* Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.
* Must have a US Passport.
* Must be able to speak, read and write English.
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