F-35 Aircraft Mechanic II (F-35-CDI/Airframes)
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be able to work in the U.S. without a visa.
About the Role
The Aircraft Mechanic II (F-35 CDI/Airframes) leads a team in performing aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. They supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the F-35A/B/C.
The role involves performing scheduled/unscheduled Organizational Level maintenance on F-35 aircraft airframe, power plants, structures, and related systems. The mechanic must have experience repairing composite and sheet metal, aircraft structures, and hydraulic components of moderate to complex difficulty.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for low observable outer mold line structures, materials, and applications.
* Leads a team in performing aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
* Prepares composite or metallic surfaces for coating applications by sanding, stripping, applying vacuum, performing porosity testing, masking, and other preparation tasks.
* Mixes and applies sealants, gap fillers, and other required processes prior to paint.
* Mixes and applies paints and other coatings at the proper spraying consistency and brush/roller application.
* Applies additional surface details to manufacturer specifications.
* Performs or coordinates component-level testing for specification compliance after applications have been completed.
Qualifications
* A high school diploma or equivalent.
* Four years' USN/USMC/USAF Organizational level aircraft airframes/structural and corrosion control experience on the F-35 aircraft with a F-35 CDI/7 level Airframes MOS/NEC/AFSC CDI designation.
* Must present documentation of having been previously qualified as an F-35 CDI Airframes /7 level (Mech II) either as a contractor or while on active duty.
* Within 90 days of hiring, applicants will need to requalify and be redesignated as a F-35 Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).
Additional Requirements
1. Prior F-35 LO certification is preferred.
2. Completion of Navy Skill Specialty Class