Aircraft Mechanic Helper; Equipment

Description

Position Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA

Pay: $29.27/hr + $7/hr (Health & Wellness (H&W) benefit through Union)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

We are currently seeking to hire an Aircraft Mechanic Helper at our Naval Base Ventura County,
Point Mugu, CA facility to provide Aerial Target Operations and Maintenance Support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons, Pacific Target and Marine Operations Division.

The primary duties of this position typically include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain, repair, and document Support Equipment (SE) PMS, which include target maintenance stands and transport devices, launch equipment, as well as ancillary equipment such as generators and compressors.
• Operate and be qualified (technically and medically) in forklift operations and overhead crane operations.
• Perform under direct and indirect supervision, conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on support equipment and/or targets and utilize basic troubleshooting techniques. Assist under supervision target decontamination process/procedures.
• Maintenance work on BQM-177, BQM-34, and GQM-163 aerial targets and associated support equipment. Work will include work/teardown on the target airframe and assist on electronics, avionics, and associated launch systems and support equipment.
• Perform testing under supervision to ensure functionality in accordance with procedures defined in NAVAIR manuals using specified test equipment.
• Operate and be qualified (technically and medically) in forklift operations and overhead crane operations.
• Perform and understand basic tool control and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Additional duties may include (but not be limited to):

• Could involve direct support to BQM-34, BQM-177 and GQM-163 target operations by assisting in target build-up, target transportation, and target decontamination processes. Requires ability to interpret technical manuals.
• Qualified in the handling and use of associated ordnance in support of target operations. Ordnance could include but not limited to small CADS (pyro technic devices), RATO/JATO, and flares.
• Work in a technical capacity as a team member or team on frequent trips to field activities & vendors.
• Other duties as assigned (Parachute packer, HAZMAT…)

• Conditions will vary, however, most work will be performed in enclosed buildings.
• Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. unassisted and 50-100 lbs. when assisted by others.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Work Schedule:
  
  currently 9/80 schedule (Mon – Thurs 9 hours; alternating Friday off with every other Friday being an 8-hr work day).
• Overtime will occasionally be required.
• Travel will be required on routine basis but the primary work location is NAWCWD Point Mugu, CA.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in performing general maintenance and repair.
• Experience in a military environment or on a military facility helpful, but not required.
• Computer/Networking/MS Office experience.
• Ability to work well with others, strong communication skills and a customer service attitude are all essential to success.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications & data…