CBA - Airframes Mech I (F18) - NTWP China Lake, CA
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Posted Saturday, July 19, 2025
Posting ID: CBAAI014877
China Lake, CA
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, aircraft ordnance systems, egress systems, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, aviation ordnance systems, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe, ordnance and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
- Routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards is required.
- Routine ordnance loading will require team lifts of ordnance items up to 167 pounds' load share per team member, in accordance with standard USN procedures.
- Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
- Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, O-Level aircraft weapon/ordnance loading systems and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
- A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, engine test equipment, fuel cell test equipment, Engine/APU Turn Qual procedures, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, the CNAFINST 4790.2 (series), and NALCOMIS maintenance action data documentation etc. is required.
- Shall receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
- High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable.
- Shall have completed the appropriate T/M required/Series aircraft specific Navy Skill Specialty Class "A" school in airframe, egress, hydraulic, ordnance, power plants and related systems or USMC/USCG equivalent.
- Shall have a minimum of three years of experience in USN/USMC/USCG O-Level maintenance in the specific T/M hired to maintain. This experience relates to structural repairs, hydraulics, egress, ordnance or power plants/related systems.
- Shall have a current state Driver's License
- Ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical project engineers and customers alike
- Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules
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- 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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SitePneumatics
Hydraulics
Valid Driver's License
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Organizational Skills
Blueprinting
Test Equipment
Brakes
Sheet Metal
Complex Problem Solving
Employee Assistance Programs
Aviation
Electrical Systems
Aircraft Maintenance
Dial Indicators
Micrometer
Fuel Systems
Structural Repairs
Torque Wrench
Time Off Management
