CBA - Aircraft Mechanic (F/A-18 Fleet Support) - NASA Armstrong - Edwards AFB, CA

The Aircraft Mechanic performs Organizational, Intermediate and limited Depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, routine daily and periodic servicing and troubleshooting on legacy F/A-18 (A-D model) aircraft, aircraft systems, components and equipment. Additionally, ensures flight readiness and supports and executes launch and recovery operations. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess a high degree of aircraft systems expertise and be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions, special tool, test equipment and trouble shooting skills.
• Be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems and be able to maintain and service all aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine level and bleed air components.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Must be customer oriented
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft - Required
• Experience maintaining other military fighters and FAA aircraft - a plus.
• Previous Plane Captain / Crew chief certified IAW / Government approved certification program for a minimum of one 1 T/M/S aircraft - highly desired
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License or able to obtain within 1 year of hiring
• U.S. Citizenship and Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid State Driver's License - Required
• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Ability to travel - Required
• Basic Aircraft Maintenance Hand tools - Required
• US Secret Clearance: Active Current a plus, able to obtain and maintain - Required.

Physical Demands:

This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in a flight line-like environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight will not normally exceed 50lbs. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision, and acceptable depth perception.

Work Environment:

The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist

Hourly $42.34 USD

• Benefits include the following:




• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources




• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.