Job Title: F18 General Mechanic Flight Ops Job Description
Perform maintenance operations on aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives in support of aircraft modification. This role includes performing other Airframe & Powerplant repairs, and may also involve Fuel Cell work.
Responsibilities
- Flight control removal/installation and rigging
- CDI or CDQAR Inspector duties
- Engine removal/installation and functional checks
- Turn Qualified – High / Low
- Hydraulic component removal/installation
- Depot disassembly/rebuilds
- Ground support equipment maintenance
Essential Skills- Aircraft maintenance
- Depot level repair and overhaul
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures
- Setup and use of pneumatic tools such as screw guns
- Setup and use of torque wrenches
- Use of common hand tools such as wrenches and safety wire pliers
- Ability to remove and replace panels, floorboards, insulation, and sealing compounds using various mechanical fasteners
- Familiarity with large aircraft and components such as airframe and powerplant
- Ability to remove, replace, and check out aircraft components and assemblies
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
- Ability to perform duties while wearing required safety equipment
- Ability to perform assigned duties on all shifts regardless of weather or physical location and conditions
Additional Skills & Qualifications- May order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties
- Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities, and other pertinent coverage
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s)
- A&P certification
Why Work Here?Opportunity to go direct with a large DOD company.
Work Environment
Military hangar environment. Work hours are 1st Shift: M-F 5:30am-2:30pm and 2nd Shift: M-F 2pm-10:30pm. Must be open to work any shift. The environment is open-bay and non-climate controlled. Employees will be able to expense $100 per year for steel-toed shoes.
IF interested call kenna at 8 4 3 9 7 2 1 8 8 6Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kinston,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
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