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Job Title: F18 Egress Mechanic
Job Description
We are currently seeking an F-18 AME technician for our F-18 program based in Cecil Field, Florida. In this position, you will perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, F-18 aircraft equipment, F-18 components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives in support of aircraft modification.
Responsibilities
Maintain various aircraft egress systems such as seat and canopy ejection, gaseous and liquid oxygen, ejection seats, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, and ventilation.
Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.
Inspect, remove, install and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.
Inspect, remove, install, and adjust firing mechanisms and cartridges for ejection seats.
Perform daily, preflight, post-flight, and other periodic aircraft inspections.
Essential Skills
Maintenance technician experience
Preventive maintenance skills
Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatics systems
Experience with the maintenance of all egress systems
Ability to remove oxygen systems
Cockpit pressurization maintenance skills
Seat ejector maintenance skills
Repair, troubleshooting, installation, and removal skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 4 years of F-18 aircraft maintenance experience
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance once hired, and have the ability to maintain that clearance for continued employment
Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures
Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions
Why Work Here?
This position offers a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with additional benefits such as Aerotek holiday pay for 6 observed holidays. Upon direct hire, employees may have the option to go direct with Boeing if they choose.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, located at the Boeing hangar.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida.
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.