CBA Aircraft Mechanic I - Plane Captain (F-18) - NTWP Naval Test Wing China Lake, CA

Job description

Essential Job Functions: - Services aircraft, performing any combination of the following tasks: directs incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal area or flight line to assist pilot's maneuvering of the aircraft on ground, using hand or light signals or drives light truck with guiding sign; secures aircraft in parking position with blocks and stakes; operates service vehicles to replenish fuel, oil, water, waste system chemicals, oxygen, hydraulic fluid, and to remove waste. Checks for fuel contamination by draining sumps and fuel - Enters in the maintenance records description of the servicing performed. Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supply and engine starting units. - Examines tires for specified air pressure and condition. - Removes and replaces defective tires. - Positions and removes boarding platforms to unload or load aircraft passengers. - Unloads and loads luggage and cargo, using tow truck with luggage carts. Cleans exterior or interior of aircraft wings and assemblies, using glycol mixture, periodic housekeeping and fluid spills using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, cleaning compound applicator and mobile vacuum. - M...