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Aircraft Mechanic II - Ordnance

M1 Support Services
United States, California, San Diego
Aug 12, 2025
M1 Support Services, LP 300 N. Elm Street, Suite 101 Denton, TX 76201 m1services.com Aircraft Mechanic II - Ordnance Location San Diego, CA Job Posting 113531 outside bar) to the bottom of the page and click on the "Apply for this position" button. Start Date 09/01/2025 Contract CFT HSM -41 North Island Salary Range $43.11/Hour Posting Date 08/11/2025 Union Yes FLSA Status Non-Exempt Shift Work Possible FT/PT Full-time Relocation No Travel Possible Job Summary: The Aircraft Mechanic II - Ordnance at HSM-41 is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance on military aircraft, specializing in systems such as structure, landing gear, engines, avionics, rotor systems, hydraulic systems, and armament. The role also involves managing maintenance teams, approving time cards, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. This position may require working with foreign personnel and adapting to different cultures and languages. Must be able to work all shifts. Full time employment; but 40 hour is not guaranteed per-week. Working hours; must be able to be flexible, start time and end time will be dependent on flight schedule and or overall tasking. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Aircraft Maintenance and Repair: o Perform repairs on aircraft systems, including structures, engines, rotor systems, avionics, flight surfaces, hydraulic units, and more. o Use various tools and equipment (e.g., shears, welding equipment, rivet guns) to work on aircraft components. o Rewire, reassemble, and repair avionic systems, cockpit avionics, and aircraft fuselage, ensuring proper corrosion and paint treatments. * Technical Manuals and Documentation: o Read and interpret manufacturers' and maintenance manuals, OPNAV 4790, service bulletins, engineering data, and other specifications. o Follow local GOP, LOI, PQS, and safety orders for effective repair and replacement of aircraft components. * Inspections and Maintenance: o Perform various inspections (175-hour, phase, periodic, etc.) to identify issues like cracks, corrosion, and foreign object damage. o Replace or repair damaged components such as generators, fuel pumps, and oil pumps. o Oversee engine operation testing and complete engine removal, disassembly, inspection, and reinstallation. * Preflight, Thru-flight, and Post-flight Inspections: o Conduct preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, including servicing aircraft systems like flushing gearboxes, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. o Record maintenance performed and verify satisfactory completion of work. * Leadership and Team Management: o Manage and assign work to other mechanics, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. o Approve time cards for mechanics and ensure efficient completion of workload. o Ensure safety procedures are followed for all maintenance tasks. * Jacking and Towing: o Participate in jacking and towing of aircraft, ensuring all work is completed safely and according to regulations. * Specialization and Technical Directive (TD) Support Equipment Compliance: o Specialize in one or more areas (e.g., engines, airframes, electrical, armament) and perform necessary modifications to aircraft systems. o Manage Technical Directive and Support Equipment (SE) programs, ensuring compliance and timely procurement of required parts. Page 2 of 3 * Additional Duties: o Participate in FOD (Foreign Object Debris) programs, safety programs, and Hazmat handling and disposal. o Ensure all required equipment licenses are obtained and maintained. o Maintain detailed records of all maintenance performed in OOMA or similar to OOMA systems ensuring compliance with 4790 and safety standards. o Will be the designated EGRESS program coordinator for HSM41 work site. o Will be responsible for AMI and MPA, and any other program requirements. Qualifications and Experience: * Education & Experience: o High school diploma or equivalent. o Minimum of 5 years of actual and recent O-level H-60S/R/F/H aircraft maintenance experience or equivalent rotary aircraft experience. o At least 5 years of experience as a CDQAR/QAR for H60 aircraft. o 2 years of management-level experience. o Ordnance certification shall be required to obtain. * Certifications & Skills: o Must be able to obtain and maintain qualifications as outlined in CNAFINST 4790.2 and local work instructions. o Must be qualified as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR). o Experience with military aircraft, especially H-60 series, is preferred. o Must be proficient with technical data, using computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, NALCOMIS/OOMA). * Security & Clearance: o Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government Common Access Card (CAC) and pass a pre-employment drug screen. o Must have a Tier 3 Background Investigation, with a secret clearance potentially required. * Language & Communication: o Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. o Ability to work with foreign personnel and cultures is necessary. * Other Requirements: o Must be able to work all shifts, with flexible hours depending on flight schedules. o Must have a valid state driver's license. * Preferred Qualifications: o Prior experience with U.S. Navy maintenance operations and MH-60R aircraft is highly preferred. Working Conditions: * Work Environment and Physical Demands: o Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. o Computer usage for documentation using codes and clear written and verbal English language required. o Constant use of eye sight abilities while reviewing documents, walking around work areas and constant use of English language speech/hearing abilities for communication. o Climbing aircraft using aircraft step and all types of ladders or stands. o Standing long period of time and minimal sitting. Ability to work under extreme weather conditions. o Work site has head, hand, hearing, eye, slip and trip hazards shall use proper PPE and proper safety procedures. o Emergency can arise on work site, ensure proper procedures are utilized. o This is not an all-inclusive list of all work environment, physical demands, and mental demands. * Mental Demands: o Constant mental alertness around all work areas, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. o Requires strong attention to detail, mental alertness, and the ability to work under deadlines. o Must be able to handle stress and changing work conditions effectively. o Will be working in both indoor and outdoor settings, including hangars and flight lines, and may work with hazardous materials. Page 3 of 3 M1 Support Services, headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies. M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status. M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.