AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

NAVAIR; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Job summary

NAVAIR is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic in the Norfolk Production Branch, within the FRCMA A/C Department of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA. You will interpret guidance to troubleshoot, repair, or install aircraft systems and evaluate overall performance to ensure flight readiness.

You will analyze malfunctions, isolate units, and determine necessary repairs, integrations, or replacements, and connect related systems to ensure continued operability.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting blueprints, job orders, and technical directives to perform troubleshooting, repair, or installation on aircraft systems.
• Ability to inspect overall aircraft performance to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret guidance (blueprints, job orders, specifications, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to troubleshoot, repair, or install aircraft systems.
• Inspect and evaluate the overall performance of an aircraft to determine if it meets specifications or qualitative standards.
• Analyze malfunctions, isolate units, and determine required adjustments, repairs, or replacements for flight readiness.
• Connect related systems (hydraulic, cable systems) to newly installed or repaired units.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Aircraft inspection

System integration

Job description

You will serve as a Aircraft Mechanic in the Norfolk Production Branch in the FRCMA A/C Department of FRC SE DET MIDLANT OCEANA.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will interpret guidance (e.g., blueprints, job orders, specifications, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to perform troubleshooting, repair, or installation on aircraft systems
• You will inspect and evaluate the overall performance of an aircraft to determine if it meets specifications or qualitative standards
• You will analyze malfunctions, isolate units, and determine what adjustments, repairs, or replacements are required for flight correctness
• You will connect related systems (e.g., hydraulic systems, cable systems) to newly installed or repaired units

Minimum Salary

37.75

Maximum Salary

44.06

Position Open Date 11/10/2026

Position Close Date 11/23/2026

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NAVAIR offers an outstanding benefits package.