CBA - UX24 Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics (MQ-9) - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

The Aircraft Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating condition. Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, communications, navigation, and missile control systems in assigned aircraft. Performs tasks independently with little or no supervisionJob Duties Responsibilities:Mechanic

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft 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.
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Avionics

• Performs operational checks, bench checks, troubleshoots, and isolates malfunctions in complex aircraft avionics equipment.
• Uses complex test equipment such as continuous wave and pulse generators, time domain reflectometers, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters and deviation meters, and specialized test equipment to perform operational checks.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Performs calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and is knowledgeable in CAMS documentation.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Other or Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge SkillsMechanic

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
• Possess a valid US State drivers license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a Government flight line drivers license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Avionics

• In-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis.
• Ability to trace signal flow, understand interrelationships of circuits, interpret waveforms and voltages.
• Working knowledge of aircraft communications/navigation and instrument systems.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems.
• Excellent soldering and harness/wiring skills, PC board, surface mount and crimping experience.
• Working knowledge of all standard test equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.
• Possess a valid US State drivers license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line drivers license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Experience Education

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Mechanic - four (4) years actual and recent experience in the repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of the MQ-8 Fire Scout or MQ-9 Reaper.
• Avionics - four (4) years recent experience in the repair of aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of MQ-8 Fire Scout or MQ-9 Reaper.

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