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F/A-18 Ordnance Mechanic

AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation. AVMACs corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide.

The F/A-18 Ordnance Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, installation, maintenance, and handling of all aviation ordnance systems and armament equipment associated with the F/A-18 aircraft. This includes loading and unloading conventional weapons, missile systems, bomb racks, launchers, gun systems, and related support equipment. The Ordnance Mechanic ensures all armament systems are fully mission-capable, safe, and in compliance with Navy technical and safety standards to support flight operations and combat readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects, maintains, repairs and services aircraft weapon, electrical, pneumatic and airframe related structural components.
• Performs hourly, calendar, phase and conditional inspections as required by maintenance requirement cards.
• Troubleshoots ordnance system discrepancies down to the component level.
• Use color-coded charts of aircraft plumbing.
• Reads schematic diagrams & interpret applicable technical data.
• Use and care of special tools, test equipment, precision measuring devices in the maintenance and repair of aircraft.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years previous experience as an Ordnance Technician.
• Completion of NAMTGD AO A school or equivalent military/civilian Organizational Level maintenance courses of instruction.
• Capable of operating support equipment & a working knowledge of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series.
• Knowledge of naval maintenance publications, maintenance requirement card.
• Ability to document maintenance utilizing the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS).
• Experience performing system release and control checks, loading, arming, disarming and downloading of munitions.
• Experience with structural repair utilizing sheet metal, fiberglass and composite materials.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safety regulations governing explosives maintenance and operations.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Work may require frequent bending, reaching and climbing.
• May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
• Normal color perception required
• Must be physically qualified to handle and work with explosive devices.
• May be required to work in areas in the hangar and on the flight line that are noisy and dusty.
• Exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• Personnel subject to this requirement should possess the following qualities and attributes.

• A well-rounded maintenance background & can work with others.
• Have fully developed skills and experience related to technical fields under their cognizance.
• Can research, read, and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and directives.
• Write with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Promote stability and excellence in performance.
• Observant and alert with an inquiring nature, motivated and strong desire to develop greater knowledge of their technical specialty.

What We Offer:

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
• Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.