F/A-18 Egress & ECS Mechanic – O-Level Aircraft Tech

Avmac-LL; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off including 11 holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

AVMAC LLC is seeking a qualified F/A-18 Egress/Environmental Control System (ECS) Mechanic who performs scheduled and unscheduled Organizational-Level maintenance on Marine Corps Legacy F/A-18 aircraft egress systems and ECS per NAMP and MRCs. Work ensures safety and compliance with USN/USMC and AVMAC quality standards.

The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing ejection seats and ECS components, documenting actions in NALCOMIS OOMA, and operating with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience with a minimum of 2 years of verifiable F/A-18 experience.
• Completion of the F/A-18 ECS System 'C' School.
• Must show proof of maintenance and repair experience on Naval/USMC F/A-18 aircraft.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, without technical guidance, to perform all tasks outlined in the F/A-18 Interactive Electronic Maintenance Manual (IETM).

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled Organizational-Level (O-Level) maintenance on Legacy F/A-18 egress and Environmental Control Systems (ECS) in accordance with NAMP and applicable maintenance manuals.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ejection seats, canopy systems, and associated egress components to ensure safe aircraft operation.
• Maintain and service ECS components, including air conditioning, pressurization, and environmental regulation systems.
• Execute maintenance procedures using F/A-18C/D Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose system discrepancies and implement corrective actions to restore aircraft to mission-capable status.
• Accurately document maintenance actions, discrepancies, and corrective measures in NALCOMIS OOMA.
• Apply technical directives, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures relevant to Legacy F/A-18 systems.
• Conduct functional checks, operational tests, and inspections to verify system performance and compliance.
• Support flight line operations while strictly adhering to all safety, security, and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain readiness of assigned aircraft to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Documentation skills

Education

F/A-18 ECS System 'C' School

Tools

IETMs

NALCOMIS OOMA

Job description

AVMAC LLC is seeking a qualified F/A-18 Egress/Environmental Control System (ECS) Mechanic who performs scheduled and unscheduled Organizational-Level maintenance on Marine Corps Legacy F/A-18 aircraft egress systems and ECS per NAMP and MRCs. Work ensures safety and compliance with USN/USMC and AVMAC quality standards.

The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing ejection seats and ECS components, documenting actions in NALCOMIS OOMA, and operating with minimal supervision.