A/C Mechanic I - Airframes

Power House Resources International, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation maintenance is seeking an A/C Mechanic I specializing in airframes. The role involves troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, repairing various components, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in aviation maintenance, with a minimum of three years of experience and a high school diploma. This is a full-time position based in Cherry Point, NC, requiring excellent mechanical and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of direct aviation maintenance experience.
• Understanding of NALCOMIS and ALIS systems is required.
• Ability to interpret various aviation manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure and components.
• Performs inspections and maintenance on aircraft.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Aircraft sheet metal structural modifications

Corrosion prevention

Technical manuals interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Aircraft test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Sheet metal brakes

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Shift Type

Job Title

A/C Mechanic I - Airframes

Education

High School

Location

Cherry Point, NC - New Bern, NC 28560 US (Primary)

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Date Needed By

06/16/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

0 - 10%

Job Description

The Airframe/Structural Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, and pneudraulic for assigned aircraft. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs corrosion prevention and treatment in accordance with (IAW) governing directives. De tects, identifies, reports, treats, and prevents various forms of corrosion in accordance with applicable directives. This includes, but is not limited to; surface finish removal, sanding, corrosion control, preservation, masking, stenciling, and paint touch-up of assigned squadron aircraft and within the Corrosion Control Facility. Performs acceptance, conditional, daily, phase, pre/post depot level, special, transfer, turnaround and zonal aircraft inspections and preoperational and periodic inspections on support equipment (SE) IAW Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRC) and NAVAIR technical manuals. Performs all duties in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction 4790.2B.

Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. R eceives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Performs a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair, and reassemble complex aircraft metal items and systems, e.g., bulkheads, airframes, spars, air scoops, wings, flaps, pylons, sponsons, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets, and fuel tanks. These items and systems have combined straight and curved edges and irregular curves and planes. Analyzes and evaluates structural damage to metal systems and items; develops patterns using a combination of parallel and radial line development; fabricates, installs, and repairs a variety of items and systems made from a wide variety of metals, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, aluminum; replaces sections and patch old systems; cuts, bends, shapes, and forms metals for items that have numerous irregular angles, planes, and curves with varying pitch and circumference; use a variety of assembly joints, complex fastening systems, riveted or welded joints, drill or punch holes; and assemble or repair items by seaming, soldering, bolting, screwing, riveting, tacking, and spot welding. Assembly methods shall meet appearance and strength standards, as well as critical tolerances.

Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, conduct maintenance inspections, and perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft. Assists with the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. E nsures all maintenance is performed and inspected in accordance with the NAMP.

Job Requirements

Working Conditions: May be required to work in areas that are noisy, dusty, and dirty. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind. This position requires normal physical functions. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing. Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions. May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers. Will be required to comply with all applicable and local safety regulations and policies governing work performed on USMC aircraft. Must wear proper work attire to include safety boots, eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) determined to be necessary by the government.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct related aviation maintenance experience

Qualification:

• Possess a thorough understanding of Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) automated maintenance documentation system and the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) maintenance documentation interface.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all applicable standards and orders such as: Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction (COMNAVAIRFORINST) 4790.2 series, also referred to as the NAMP, 4790.35 F-35 NAMP supplemental, applicable F/A-18 maintenance instruction manuals and F-35 Joint Technical Data (JTD), squadron SOPs, and such other instructions as may be applicable in the support of these tasks.