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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES MECHANIC

Naval Air Station San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.13/hr - $37.46/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a mechanic for aircraft launching and arresting devices at the Naval Air Station San Diego. The role involves performing inspections and maintenance on various launching and recovery systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will perform inspections and maintenance on shipboard and shore-based catapult, arresting gear and visual landing aids

You will disassemble, repair, inspect, adjust, align, and installs water brake cylinders, covers, launch and exhaust valves, operates cylinder gap test equipment, assists in dead-load testing of catapults and retract engine as relating to catapults

You will disassemble, repair, adjusts, aligns, install sheave nests, crossheads, accumulators CRO valves/drive sys, anchor/sheave dampers, fairlead sys, wire supt. assemblies, barricade sys, retractable sheave assemblies in aircraft arresting sys

You will installs service changes, repairs and aligns pumps, performs hydrostatic tests on valves, hydraulic cylinders, heat exchangers and pneumatic components

You will perform test operations on machinery and alters equipment to provide access or permit observation during tests or experiments

You will utilize various portable machine tools and grinders; uses precision measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, dial indicators, depth gauges, height gauges, and various types of micrometers laser for catapult alignment and Theodolite

You will perform and assists with various jobs on engines, lathes, milling machines, drill press, boring mills and other machinery associated with inside machine shop work and equipment

Qualification

Aircraft maintenanceHydraulic systemsMechanical repairsWelding processesPrecision measuring instrumentsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

In order to meet the demands of the VRT, incumbent will be required to operate Material Handling Equipment

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required

You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites

You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport

This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.