Entry Level Military Aircraft Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Shift Type
Job Title
Avionics Aircraft Mechanic I
Education
High School
Location
MCAS New River - Jacksonville, NC 28540 US (Primary)
Career Level
Entry Level
Category
Mechanic/Technician
Date Needed By
Job Type
Full-time
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
The Avionics Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, and auxiliary power unit for CH-53E aircraft. This Mechanic may supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and settings such as harnesses by referring to parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples, may perform pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Aircraft communications/navigation/electrical systems technicians, CH-53E, install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical Systems to include Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) Systems at the Organizational Maintenance Activity (OMA) level.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and micrometers. Requires working knowledge of technical publications. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Removes, repairs, modifies, tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, and installs electrical systems, equipment and accessories used in aircraft; makes functional checks on electrical systems to ensure performance and reliability and correct malfunctions disclosed by static, ground, and flight tests; and replaces defective wiring and installs new wiring for aircraft changes, modifications and repairs. Overhauls, repairs, modifies and tests aircraft electrical system accessories such as motors, dynamotors, inverters, voltage regulators, relays, cutouts, engine synchronizers, electric motor driven air compressors and activators, DC generators, AC alternators, DC/AC electrical controls, cockpit air conditioning controls, engine temperature controls, and transistorized control equipment, etc. Installs, troubleshoots, calibrates, and tests complex electrical systems and devices on military aircraft to ensure precise performance and reliability of all electrical systems. Sets up test positions using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, audio signal generators, frequency meters, voltmeters, watt meters and ammeters. Tests the various units for compliance with the proper tolerances prescribed for transient time, noise amplitude, and frequencies; adjusts resonant circuits, computes alternative current loads; and makes all necessary adjustments to bring the units up to prescribed operational standards.
Performs all duties in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction 4790.2B.
Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, conducts maintenance inspections, and performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft. Assists with the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Job Requirements

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems
• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers' drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties
• May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs)
• Completes maintenance documentation accurately using OOMA, and required forms, as required by job assignment.
• Must show proficiency in the use of OOMA within 90 days after assignment
• High school diploma or equivalent-General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• (2) years' experience on Military aircraft is required. FAA Airframe & Power plants (A&P) certification and relevant civilian aircraft experience may be substituted.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position

Hiring Manager
Frazier, Hayley
Exemption Type
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