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Check out this new opportunity! F/A-18 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic New Orleans, LA $35.89 - $48.07/Hour Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance Support F/A-18 aircraft maintenance operations by performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and operational testing on aircraft systems and components in support of Navy aviation maintenance activities. Responsibilities: * Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair aircraft systems and components to correct failures or implement engineering changes * Perform preflight, post-flight, thru-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+ year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and maintenance manuals * Experience 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 Your Recruiter 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. Resources * To apply, send a resume to: * For more active job openings: Search Jobs * For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us 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."