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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$70,000 - $80,000
Aerospace and Aviation
Norfolk Naval Air Station, VA (On/Off-Site)
Aircraft Mechanic I
Location: Naval Station Norfolk, VA
Contracting Organization: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) – Naval Aviation Maintenance Center of Excellence (NAMCE)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Compensation: $36.07/hour + $5.36/hour Health & Welfare
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframe Specialty) to support Organizational (O), Intermediate (I), and selected Depot (D)-Level maintenance for MH-53E and MH-60S aircraft at Naval Station Norfolk. This role supports CNAL/NAMCE’s mission to maintain readiness and ensure the safe operation of Navy aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH-53E and MH-60S aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and repair airframe, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, pneudraulic, engines, APU, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Repair and rebuild aircraft structures (wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, hydraulic units).
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns, shears, drills, and sheet metal brakes to complete repairs.
• Perform aircraft inspections, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation, and modifications.
• Document all maintenance via logs, records, forms, and electronic systems.
• Support technical programs, including Corrosion Prevention, Tire & Wheel Safety, Fuel Surveillance, Hydraulic Contamination Control, FOD Prevention, and Tool Control.
• Supervise aircraft towing and jacking as needed, ensuring safety compliance.
• Maintain aircraft, engines, and support equipment logbooks.
• Execute Navy-specific programs (NAMDRP, Plane Captain Qualification, ESD/EMI reporting, CTPL, Hazardous Material Control, Oil Analysis, Egress Systems, and more).
Qualifications
• Experience: Combination of hands-on maintenance experience covering airframe structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, engines, electrical systems, and general mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data.
• Knowledge of FAA practices and standards (FAA license not required).
• Must be able to perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, adjustments, and component replacements with minimal supervision.
• Secret clearance (active) required.
• Prior Navy/Marine Corps aircraft maintenance experience highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
• Support mission-critical Navy operations at Naval Station Norfolk.
• Competitive wage with additional Health & Welfare rate.
• Opportunity to specialize in airframe/structural work while expanding experience across multiple aircraft systems.
• Be part of a skilled maintenance workforce ensuring the operational readiness of Navy aircraft.
Apply today to join our team supporting CNAL/NAMCE in maintaining U.S. Navy aviation readiness!
Location: Naval Station Norfolk, VA
Contracting Organization: Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) – Naval Aviation Maintenance Center of Excellence (NAMCE)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Compensation: $36.07/hour + $5.36/hour Health & Welfare
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframe Specialty) to support Organizational (O), Intermediate (I), and selected Depot (D)-Level maintenance for MH-53E and MH-60S aircraft at Naval Station Norfolk. This role supports CNAL/NAMCE’s mission to maintain readiness and ensure the safe operation of Navy aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH-53E and MH-60S aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and repair airframe, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, pneudraulic, engines, APU, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Repair and rebuild aircraft structures (wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, hydraulic units).
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns, shears, drills, and sheet metal brakes to complete repairs.
• Perform aircraft inspections, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation, and modifications.
• Document all maintenance via logs, records, forms, and electronic systems.
• Support technical programs, including Corrosion Prevention, Tire & Wheel Safety, Fuel Surveillance, Hydraulic Contamination Control, FOD Prevention, and Tool Control.
• Supervise aircraft towing and jacking as needed, ensuring safety compliance.
• Maintain aircraft, engines, and support equipment logbooks.
• Execute Navy-specific programs (NAMDRP, Plane Captain Qualification, ESD/EMI reporting, CTPL, Hazardous Material Control, Oil Analysis, Egress Systems, and more).
Qualifications
• Experience: Combination of hands-on maintenance experience covering airframe structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, engines, electrical systems, and general mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data.
• Knowledge of FAA practices and standards (FAA license not required).
• Must be able to perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, adjustments, and component replacements with minimal supervision.
• Secret clearance (active) required.
• Prior Navy/Marine Corps aircraft maintenance experience highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
• Support mission-critical Navy operations at Naval Station Norfolk.
• Competitive wage with additional Health & Welfare rate.
• Opportunity to specialize in airframe/structural work while expanding experience across multiple aircraft systems.
• Be part of a skilled maintenance workforce ensuring the operational readiness of Navy aircraft.
Apply today to join our team supporting CNAL/NAMCE in maintaining U.S. Navy aviation readiness!
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