Aviation Powerplant CDI Inspector – F/A-18 Expert

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Paid time off + 11 holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

AVMAC LLC in San Diego, CA, seeks a qualified Powerplants Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) to inspect and verify maintenance actions on F/A-18 powerplant systems, including engines, fuel and exhaust systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, strong technical knowledge, ability to read manuals, and documenting work in NALCOMIS. Equal opportunity employer supporting veterans and DoD contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience with USN/USMC F/A-18 aircraft, preferably as a Power Plant Mechanic.
• High school diploma or equivalent; must be self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform tasks.
• Must be physically able to perform duties; valid driver license.
• Ability to read/interpret technical publications, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• US Citizenship required due to the nature of work.
• Qualified as a Plane Captain and able to operate maintenance support equipment.
• Training in Basic Aviation, AD, Class A1, and F/A-18 power plants maintenance.
• Ability to document maintenance using NALCOMIS.
• Knowledge of naval maintenance publications and OPNAV 4790.2H

Responsibilities

• Maintains repairs and modifications on aircraft engines and power systems.
• Uses blueprints, manuals, and data to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintains logs and records of maintenance actions.
• Troubleshoots engineer, APU, and related systems; interprets technical data.

Skills

Powerplant maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Basic Aviation Training

F/A-18 Power Plants training

Aviation Machinist Mate Class A1 training

Tools

NALCOMIS

Naval test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Job description

AVMAC LLC in San Diego, CA, seeks a qualified Powerplants Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) to inspect and verify maintenance actions on F/A-18 powerplant systems, including engines, fuel and exhaust systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, strong technical knowledge, ability to read manuals, and documenting work in NALCOMIS. Equal opportunity employer supporting veterans and DoD contracts.