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F/A-18 Electrical Maintenance Technician
New Orleans, LA
Contract Position
$35.89-$47.08/Hour
We are hiring an F/A-18 Electrical Maintenance Technician in New Orleans, LA, to support fighter aircraft electrical maintenance, egress systems, survival equipment, and aircraft modification activities in a defense aviation environment. This contract role requires experience with F/A-18 ejection seats, aircraft electrical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, flightline inspections, and depot-level maintenance, along with an active Secret Clearance and international travel capability.
Responsibilities:
Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems, Gaseous O2, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cockpit heat, pressurization, and ventilation
Remove and install Oxygen system valves, gauges, converters, and regulators.
Remove, install, inspect, and rig ejection seats, Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS), shoulder harnesses, and lap belts.
Perform daily, pre- and post-flight, and periodic aircraft inspections.
Assembles, disassembles, and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
Oversees assembly, disassembly, or overhaul.
Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results).
Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight-worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
Qualifications:
- Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance
Minimum 5 years of aviation maintenance experience in egress, survival equipment, and/ or related aircraft systems
Experience installing/removing F-18 ejection seats
Experience reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures
Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces or elevated positions
Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
- Travel to Scotland, Greece, and Kuwait (will be visiting US military bases while there)
Preferred Qualifications:
Fighter Structural Modification Experience
Ability to safely handle explosive devices and hazardous components
Fighter Electrical modification experience
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
What to Expect
- Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover.
- Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.
Resources
- To apply, send resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
- For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
- For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”
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