AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES (ALAD) MECHANIC

Naval Air Systems Command; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command in Lakehurst, NJ is seeking an Aircraft Launching and Arresting Devices (ALAD) Mechanic to assemble and operate power tools and test ALRE components using high-pressure air and hydraulic pumps.

This federal role requires a Secret clearance with application close on 2026-10-12; it is open under the Fed Transition path for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating stationary and portable power tools.
• Experience with high pressure air and hydraulic testing for components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate stationary and portable power tools.
• Set up and operate high pressure air and hydraulic pumps for testing ALRE components.

Skills

Power tools operation

Hydraulic testing

Air testing

Tools

High pressure pumps

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES (ALAD) MECHANIC

• Hiring Agency: Naval Air Systems Command

You will serve as an AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING DEVICES (ALAD) MECHANIC in the Research & Engineering Group of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

Key Responsibilities

You will set up and operate various stationary and portable power tools, as well as set up and operate high pressure air and hydraulic pumps used for functional and hydrostatic testing of ALRE components

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35.91 – $41.95/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.