CBA Aircraft Mechanic II - Power Plants (F-18) NTWP China Lake, CA

Description: Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems hired to maintain. Perform flight line essential services as directed to daily Flight Schedule. The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains/repairs aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components flight controls, power plants and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Mechanic II’s apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives. Engine Turn and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designated Tech personnel shall be at a minimum Level II Mechanic at the China Lake site. Pt. Mugu shall work in accordance with the Ground Operating Procedures. The Tech 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. Level Mechanics II shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects. Routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards is required. Routine ordnance loading will require team lifts of ordnance items up to 167 pounds’ load share per team member, in accordance with standard USN procedures. Shall have authority to direct Level I work center personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish maintenance tasking in accordance with Department of Labor Skill Code definitions (responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.) Shall receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. All Airframe/Power Plants mechanics may be required to become Plane Captain certified IAW a government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training to the applicable T/M/S they cross train to support. Qualifications: * High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable. * Shall have completed their appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school. * Shall have minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience. * Shall have not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.

• Shall have been previously designated as a CDI, QAR, or CDQAR
• Thorough knowledge of the specific T/M required/Series aircraft hired to

maintain for mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque

wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, T/M/S specific IMRL equipment, sheet metal brakes and sheers. * Working knowledge of technical publications, CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

• Shall have a valid driver's license.
• Must be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a U.S. DoD secret level

clearance. Salary $51.06 * Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• 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.