F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

New Orleans, LA

$35.89 - $48.07/Hour

Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Support 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

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What 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 hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”