CBA - VX23 - Aircraft Fighter Mech (Engines)

Aircraft Mechanics/ Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, and monitor aircraft and aircraft systems such as structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, engines, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned to work centers. The mechanic receives technical guidance from team leads and or supervisors, which may be more senior mechanics, and based on skill and ability may be assigned as team leads for relevant tasks.

• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and ancillary equipment required to perform the assigned tasks.
• Read and interpret service and manufacturer maintenance manuals, instructions, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of maintaining and repairing malfunctioning aircraft, aircraft systems, or ancillary equipment.
• Avionics Mechanics/ Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, and monitor systems structure, gear, controls, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned.
• Specific position training and certification requirements may be required by the CNAFINST 4790 and other maintenance instructions.

• High School diploma or GED. Commercial derivative aircraft require A&P certification.
• Relevant aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, modification, and flight-line operations performance within NAVAIRINST 3710.1(series) or CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) equivalent maintenance systems (not required with Trade, A&P, FAA Certification).
• Specific experience with the Aircraft Type Model to be supported for the work position (may be waived with the submittal of an approved training plan).
• Demonstrated use of technical publications and guidance.
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft and equipment logs and records.
• Mechanical support positions require a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair and must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• Electrical and Avionic positions must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft's unique tools such as test equipment, indicators, and meters.

Other desired experience:

• Two years NAWC/ NAVAIR experience.
• Experience performing functional duties independently.
• Knowledge of supply/ logistics policies and procedures.