Aircraft Mechanic II

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $48/hr on w2 (fix)

Apr 29, 2025
Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic II Location with zip code: China Lake, CA 93555 Pay Rate: $48/hr on w2 (fix) Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night: All shifts available Duration: 6+ months Must Have: Must have F-18 series experience. Location In-Person- China Lake, CA not a remote position. Position is Organizational-Level Maintenance on F-18 Aircrafts. Must have an active or inactive secret clearance. Contract to Perm and / or 3-6-month contract to cover leaves of absence. Job Description:* Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, corrosion control and painting, and related systems hired to maintain. Perform flight line essential services as directed to daily Flight Schedule. The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains / repairs aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components flight surfaces and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Mechanic II's apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives. Engine Turn and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designated contractor personnel shall be at a minimum Level II Mechanic at the China Lake site. Pt. Mugu shall work in accordance with the Ground Operating Procedures. The Contractor receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to assist in entries in aircraft logs and records. Level Mechanics II shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects. 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. Shall have authority to direct Level I work center personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish maintenance tasking in accordance with Department of Labor Skill Code definitions (responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.) Shall receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, and will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. All Airframe mechanics may be required to become Plane Captain certified IAW, a government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training to the applicable T/M/S they cross train to support. Directs, coordinates, and monitors all maintenance actions required to support VX-31 FA-18 Airframes Work Center operations in accordance with CNAFINST 4790.2 series and associated government and Company instructions. Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MlM's), technical directives, and associated data packages. Role & Responsibilities: Directs, coordinates, and monitors all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support VX-31 FA-18 Avionics Work Center operations. Makes work assignments, tracks completion of assigned tasks, provides status updates and feedback to supervisory personnel, performs spot monitoring and corrections as needed for all FA-18 Avionics Work Center functions and associated operations. Reports any maintenance or disciplinary infractions to supervisory personnel. Investigates accidents. incidents or infractions to Client root cause and recommend corrective actions including disciplinary actions to supervisory personnel. Ensures assigned personnel participate in FOD walkdowns, safety drills, training events and other scheduled events as directed by Must be a technically qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable individual who can exercise an appropriate level of responsibility in the FA-18 Airframes area. Provides technical support to electronic project engineers, shall utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet daily flight schedule. Provides technical guidance and expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Experience Required: Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)* Candidate experience must be clearly defined on resumes by listing specific dates (month & year) and locations of relevant experience. Minimum ten years USN/USMC/USCG Organizational Level in USN/USMC O-Level maintenance in the specific T/M experience. Minimum three years Organizational T/M experience on F/A-18 aircraft (36 months within last 7 years preferred). Must have completed the Navy Class C school for Airframes and hydraulic related systems on the FA-18. Must have been FA-18 Airframers Work Center CDl qualified. Must have experience as a Work Center Supervisor. Experience as FA-18 Plane Captain, QAR, CDQAR, Flight Deck Coordinator strongly desired. High School graduate or equivalent Must have a valid driver's license. Must have a current US secret level clearance and be able to maintain it. Must be available to work any shift. Travel may be required.