CBA VX23 F18 Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Patuxent River, MD
St Marys County, MD - USA
Job Summary
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on ordnance ordnance related equipment and armament systems. Maintains and repairs aircraft armament weapons systems fire warning/extinguishing system repair/troubleshooting aircraft armament systems and be familiar with OPNAVINST 8024.
- Employs appropriate safety precautions security procedures and record-keeping techniques for ordnance.
- Operates and performs operators maintenance on armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment.
- Loads and unloads airborne weapons and stores aboard aircraft to include reconfiguration and functional testing of aircraft weapons release and control missile and gun systems.
- Removes maintains services installs and loads aircraft guns.
- Arms and de-arms aircraft.
- Conducts functional tests of racks launchers adapters and electrical components aircraft armament circuits and maintains them in an operational status by appropriate preventive maintenance.
- Configures or reconfigures assigned aircraft for carriage of any aviation ammunition within the capability of the aircraft by installing or removing racks launchers adapters and electrical components.
- Identifies munitions by type nomenclature and explosive hazard. Identifies the hazard present and appropriate emergency response procedures for each type of munitions handled.
- Transport explosives utilizing assigned handling and transportation equipment.
- Conducts ammunition inventories and maintains stock records of lots/serial numbers.
- 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.
OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to diagnose the deficiencies and malfunctions of ordnance systems.
- Must have the broad knowledge in the assembly and operation of complex and interrelated mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components of Weapons Systems.
- Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable Technical Manuals and Bulletins.
- Ability to read specifications blueprints and wiring diagrams; use precision gauges test instruments and alignment devices.
- Skill and knowledge to operate simple machine shop and hand tools.
- Working knowledge of safety rules regulations and procedures.
- 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.
- Four years actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
- Candidates with ordnance certification preferred. Experience with Navy helicopters and Marine AH-1W/Z/Y/CH-53 or other tactical aircraft preferred.
- Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
- Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
- Completed CNATT AO (A)(C) Course
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Must meet the medical requirements for Explosive handlers and Explosive vehicle Operators contained in NAVMED P-117.
- May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
- May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
- May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts vehicles or aircraft.
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
- Must be able to climb stairs ramps ladders and work stands.
- Must be able to crouch crawl grasp or handle objects use finger dexterity bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to see aircraft in flight read dials/gauges identify small objects and hand tools.
- Must be able to see imperfections micrometer readings and other small scales.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- May be required to operate power vehicles machinery hand tools ground support equipment fork lift APU etc.
Travel
May vary by location.