Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Support the F/A-18 & EA-18G Maintenance Readiness Team (MRT) and Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific; Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic and; Commander, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific (CSFWP/CSFWL/CVWP). Provide assistance in the following areas:

1. Participate in NAVAIR Reliability Control Board projects.

2. Provide support to Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) events in support of current Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) initiatives.

3. Observe and participate in F/18 Organizational level post-deployment Material Condition Inspections (MCI), PMI, Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC), Service Life Management (SLM) and High Flight Hour (HFH) events to improve organizational level awareness of corrosion-prone areas.

4. Collect maintenance data on corrosion prevention methods and training to recognize defective methodologies and conditions that could potentially induce corrosion.

5. Provide maintainers and MRT lead organizational level data entry issues/solutions to improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) data collection and analysis.

6. Provide reports/recommendations in coordination with MRT Lead requirements to reduce corrosion in-service repairs (ISR) and improve aircraft incoming material condition at PMI events.

7. Create/produce high level presentations, reports, publications, and point papers.

8. Interface with all levels of F/A-18 Maintenance, including Organizational (Fleet), Depot Level, Subject Matter Expert, Engineering, Program Office Personnel, and all levels of the assigned military chain of command required, including senior leadership. As a result, excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Experience: At least fifteen (15) years in a "Relevant Technical Discipline". Minimum of 8 years Naval Aviation Maintenance experience desired. Familiarity with USN/USMC programs, NAVAIR data source applications, CNAF 4790, and F/18 IETM is required. Advanced Microsoft product experience is preferred.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Current Secret clearance is required.

No per diem. Work location at NAS Whidbey Island, WA area.

Base Salary Range: $35.00-$40.00/ per hour range

This base pay range is specific to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington, and any other state that may require such disclosure. Compensation in other geographies may vary.

Base salary is just one component of LMI’s total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

15 years of relevant experience

Minimum Education Requirements:

Relevant Technical Training

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Must be able to climb aircraft boarding ladders, and traverse on top of and beneath aircraft, and sit and stand for extended periods, in an office environment.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

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Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

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