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F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
We are hiring an F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic in New Orleans, LA to support Navy fighter aircraft maintenance operations, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification activities. This role requires experience supporting military fighter aircraft systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, along with an active Secret Clearance and knowledge of Navy aviation maintenance procedures.
Responsibilities:
Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair aircraft systems and components to correct failures or implement engineering changes
Perform preflight, post-flight, through-flight, phase, and end-of-runway inspections
Troubleshoot and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Configure aircraft and bench test equipment for maintenance and operational testing
Conduct validation and verification testing of aircraft systems and repaired components
Remove, install, align, adjust, and rig aircraft systems and components
Perform aircraft operational checks and functional testing
Interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, and inspection findings to resolve maintenance discrepancies
Inspect aircraft structures and components for tolerances, clearances, corrosion, installation accuracy, and flight worthiness
Perform aircraft jacking, towing, lifting, combat turns, and hot pit refueling operations
Operate and inspect powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
Review and maintain maintenance records, aircraft documentation, historical reports, and automated maintenance systems
Support training activities and provide maintenance guidance to team members
Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, contractual requirements, and quality standards
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
Active Secret Clearance required prior to start (interim acceptable)
Minimum 5+ years of military fighter aircraft maintenance experience
Minimum 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and maintenance manuals
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
F/A-18 AM or AD experience/qualifications
Experience with Navy 4790.2 maintenance requirements
Prior experience supporting Navy aviation maintenance operations
Applicable military or technical maintenance certifications/credentials
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
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What to Expect:
Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."
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new orleans, LA, 70123, US
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