Standard Job DescriptionWhat You Will Be DoingEmbark on a career that sets you amongst the elite group of technicians supporting the F-35 program at Patuxent River. This role goes beyond the traditional scope of aircraft maintenance; it immerses you in a world where you will maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot the cutting-edge F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled. You're not just working on any aircraft; you're ensuring the peak performance of a machine at the forefront of aviation technology.
As a Field & Service Mechanic with our team, you may also:
• Engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, embodying both routine checks and the unforeseen challenges that come with pioneering aircraft technology.
• Dive into aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from the blueprint phase to operational reality.
• Participate in the development of groundbreaking technologies, including software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing, directly impacting the future of aviation.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in NAS Pax River, Maryland.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance with an Interim Secret to start. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
***Ability to support customer requested business travel or TDY***
***Ability to attain required qualifications within projected training timeline***
Basic QualificationsMust have been previously awarded one of the following including but not limited to:
A USAF 5 or 7 Skill level / Navy NEC / Marine MOS discipline rating, or Airframe and Power Plant license
Experienced with one or multiple general aircraft subsystems such as Hydraulics, Fuel, Engine, Electrical, Weapons Loading, Environmental, Structural Repair, Machine Shop, Communication and Egress Systems.
Experience with reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Blueprints and instructions.
Experience with Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.
Experience with Maintenance documentation systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions and Aircraft Forms Documentation.
Desired SkillsCurrent 5th Generation Fighter experience to include but not limited to:
A.L.I.S. CMMS/Documentation
Aircraft Engineering Instructions knowledge/understanding
NAVAIR 4790 familiarization
DCMA 8210 familiarization
A&P License or equivalent
Prior Plane Captain / Dedicated Crew Chief Qualification
Pay Information Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
