CBA Aircraft Mechanic III - (F-18) Maintenance Controller - NTWP Naval Test WingChina Lake, CA

Direct, coordinate and monitor all maintenance/material actions necessary to retain or restore aircraft, material, equipment or components to a serviceable condition with a minimum expenditure of resources in the most efficient practical manner. Shall have supervisory authority to direct work centers and personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish the mission. The Maintenance Control Representatives shall have an in-depth working knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and all applicable T/M/S technical publications, which apply to their applicable T/M/S specific aircraft as well, have a working knowledge of the Special Projects / Flight Clearances / Interim Flight Clearances, which are applicable to their assigned T/M/S aircraft. They must have a working knowledge of the Aircraft Modification Instruction (VX-30/31 INST 13050/1 Series) process. These personnel will Release Aircraft Safe for Flight, monitor maintenance SCIR documentation via the NALCOMIS system, review Aircraft Weight and Balance forms for accuracy, direct scheduled/unscheduled maintenance actions to meet operational tasking identified by the Government/flight schedule, brief aircrew prior to FCF, review aircrew documentation of aircraft FCF performance, request cannibalization authorization from GMR when required, coordinate Depot Level Inspection/Repair actions, assign workload priorities, manage awaiting maintenance and material status, manage T/M/S Aircraft configuration, screen, maintain and sign Aeronautical Equipment Service Records, Aircraft Logbooks, liaison with Quality Assurance, liaison with Projects Coordinator, understand Navy Working Capital Fund concept, notify Government Oversight QAR’s of all Flight Critical, Safety of Flight, and mandatory QA inspections, monitor high time components, establish supply priorities, and coordinate work center maintenance tasking to meet daily Flight Schedule and Ground Test Requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

* Must have experience supervising daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. * Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series; be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures; possess a working knowledge of applicable aircraft and shall have worked a minimum of one year in a maintenance/production control position. * Prior military Personnel with Aviation Ordnance, Parachute Rigger, and Aviation Maintenance Administration ratings will not be accepted to fill VX-31 Maintenance Control billets. * Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, MH-60S aircraft strongly preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

* High school graduate or equivalent, plus successful completion of related military or commercial courses. * Prior military Personnel with Aviation Ordnance, Parachute Rigger, and Aviation Maintenance Administration ratings will not be accepted to fill VX-31 Maintenance Control billets * Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 15 years of experience with 10 years of the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification. * Of the ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance, six years shall be in a supervisory position that included responsibility for assigning program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts. * Must have experience supervising daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. May be required to lift to 50 pounds Must have a valid driver’s license Must possess a U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to maintain Must be available to work any shift Must be U.S. Citizen Travel may be required

Hourly $53.61 USD

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage Retirement plan Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Wellness programs Paid time off, including holidays. Learning and Development resources Employee assistance resources Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the

discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.