CBA - VX23 - F/18 Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.