F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance MechanicNew Orleans, LA$35.89 - $48.07/HourAbility to Obtain a Secret ClearanceSupport F/A-18 aircraft maintenance operations by performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and operational testing on aircraft systems and components in support of Navy aviation maintenance activities.
Responsibilities:- Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair aircraft systems and components to correct failures or implement engineering changes
- Perform preflight, post-flight, thru-flight, phase, and end-of-runway inspections
- Troubleshoot and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Configure aircraft and bench test equipment for maintenance and operational testing
- Conduct validation and verification testing of aircraft systems and repaired components
- Remove, install, align, adjust, and rig aircraft systems and components
- Perform aircraft operational checks and functional testing
- Interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, and inspection findings to resolve maintenance discrepancies
- Inspect aircraft structures and components for tolerances, clearances, corrosion, installation accuracy, and flight worthiness
- Perform aircraft jacking, towing, lifting, combat turns, and hot pit refueling operations
- Operate and inspect powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
- Review and maintain maintenance records, aircraft documentation, historical reports, and automated maintenance systems
- Support training activities and provide maintenance guidance to team members
- Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, contractual requirements, and quality standards
Qualifications:- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active Secret Clearance required prior to start (interim acceptable)
- Minimum 5+ years of military fighter aircraft maintenance experience
- Minimum 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and maintenance manuals
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing aircraft mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:- F/A-18 AM or AD experience/qualifications
- Experience with Navy 4790.2 maintenance requirements
- Prior experience supporting Navy aviation maintenance operations
- Applicable military or technical maintenance certifications/credentials
Your RecruiterWhat to Expect- Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
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