Amentum is currently seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic 2 specialized in Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems (F/A-18E/F and/or EA-18G experience is required) in support of the U.S Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The Aircraft Mechanic II is responsible for inspecting and performing organizational level maintenance/ modification on EA-18G aircrafts, sub-systems, support equipment and related weapons system. The Mechanic also advises and trains team members to solve unusual maintenance problems by running analysis and tests on missiles, airframes, engines, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, etc. **Essential Responsibilities:** Service, repair aircraft, and aircraft engines to ensure serviceability. Repair and replace, aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including cells, tanks, and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, rivet gun, and drills. Inspect and repair power plants (engines) malfunctions, including cracked components, oil leaks, etc. Diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct breaks. Test engine operation, using testing equipment to locate source of malfunction. Replace and repair damaged components, use hand tools, gauges, and test equipment. Remove engine and major components from aircraft, using hoist or other lifting devices. Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Repair and replace defective engine components and reassemble and install engine in aircraft. Adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics and navigations, ADP flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories. Perform aircraft services, including engine flush/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks. May service engines and airframe components at flight line operations making repairs, short of overhaul, required to ensure aircraft safe operating condition. May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies. Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship. Provide scheduled/unscheduled organizational maintenance support. Inspect the aircraft for tools and other foreign objects that could potentially put the aircraft or aircrew at risk. Inspect the aircraft to certify that all maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete. Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services supporting the following aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems: + Airframe/Structural Components and Assemblies + Landing Gear and Arresting Systems (as applicable) + Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems + Fuel and Air Systems + Power Plants and related + Sub-Systems; Environmental Control Systems + Transmission Drive Systems (PTS, AMAD, etc.) + Power Distribution/Electrical Power/ Automatic Flight + Control/Wing or Rotor Fold and aircraft Lighting Systems + Avionics + Communication/Navigation/Identification/Electronic Countermeasures and Weapons Control Systems + Aircraft Armament Systems + Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) + Egress/Ejection Seat Systems/Environmental Control Systems (Three (3) years’ EA-18G experience required) Perform all other position related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives. **Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:** + High school diploma or equivalent is required. + Five (5) years actual and recent aircraft organizational level experience required. + Three (3) years F/A-18 experience required, + Three (3) years CDI qualification and leadership required. + AME Initial school (C-602-2033) + AME career school (C-602-9979) + Selected candidates will be required to hold this job position for one year. + Have the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft. + Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and possess one or more of the following specialties: + Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems; Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold + Hydraulic/Pneumatic, and mechanical Flight Control Systems + Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) + Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight + Control and Lighting Systems + Aircraft Armament + Line + Corrosion + Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft, missile, or wheeled and tracked vehicle maintenance mandatory. + Must know theory and principles of engine operations: + Accessories and components + Theory of flight + Rigging of flight controls + Electrical and electronic + Pneudraulic + Mechanical principles + Read, interpret, and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components. + Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment. + Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle. + Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance and meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned task. + Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. + Position is requiring travel. **Other Responsibilities:** **Safety** - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. **Quality** – The foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. **Procedure Compliance** - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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