F-18 General Mechanic
Core
Assembles, disassembles, modifies, and repairs F-18 fighter aircraft systems and components to ensure flight worthiness and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior IC aircraft maintenance mechanic (fighter jets)
Builds
F-18 fighter aircraft systems and components
Domain
Aerospace defense / Military aviation
Required skills
F-18 aircraft maintenance, pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems troubleshooting, technical manual interpretation, aircraft inspection, component removal/installation, corrosion prevention, ground equipment operation
Preferred skills
Navy 4790.2 requirements knowledge, F-18 AM/AD qualifications, outdoor work in extreme weather
Technologies
Aerospace ground equipment, automated maintenance data systems
Responsibilities
Assembles and modifies aerospace vehicle components; troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; performs preflight, postflight, and thru-flight inspections; conducts functional tests of repaired components; supervises aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations; documents maintenance procedures and results.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC