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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lemoore, California

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URS Corporation is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Airframe Mechanic I's in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Lemoore, CA. Shift work and detachment is required.

High School graduate or equivalent with a minimum three (3) years actual and recent organizational level aviation maintenance with (3) years CDI, CDQAR experience, minimum 18 months CDI experience on FA-18A-F required or possess a valid A&P license. Must obtain CDI within 30 days from start date.

Candidate performs troubleshooting, repairs, modifies, and replaces components of FA-18 A-F Model aircraft, using hand tools, test equipment, and support equipment as required. Must have 3 years o-level aircraft airframe system maintenance experience, with 3 years inspector experience (CDI, CDQAR).

Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.

Work is performed primarily outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts.

Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Must have a valid California driver's license or obtain one within thirty days of moving to the state.

Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks. There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification System which includes a 7 year back ground check and must be favorable to obtain a Secret Clearance if necessary.

"Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English"

Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. This incumbent supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

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