ZENETEX specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations. We have opportunities in the future for qualified Aircraft Mechanics II/Inspectors to support our Contractor Field Team in China Lake, CA.This is a union position salary is 44.62/H.

Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals
• Determines test method, and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
• Interprets nondestructive inspection test results, and provides information about defects to repair center.
• Analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids, and recommends corrective action.
• Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.
• Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
• Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.
• Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
• Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
• Operates, maintains, and inspects nondestructive equipment.
• Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
• Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.
• Performs silver recovery functions.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.
• Completed initial Non Destructive Inspection Training Course and maintains basic qualification.

• High school diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 2 years of aviation experience performing the above duties and responsibilities
• Must have specialization in sheet-metal and structural repairs
• Must be able to prioritize workloads and lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
• Must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, and broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Certified NDT Level II Inspector certified in all aspects of Magnetic Particle Inspection techniques, Fluorescent Penetrant, Eddy Current inspections on Aircraft Engines and Support Equipment.
• Must meet minimum requirements for the qualification for the certification of personnel performing Nondestructive testing (NDT) in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and overhaul industries in accordance with NAS 410 or equivalent.

Experience:

Candidates should have the following Methods and Hours in that method

Examition Method Hours in Method Total Hours in NDT

Liquid Penetrant 210 400

Magnetic Particle 280 530

Radiographic 840 1600

Ultrasonic 840 1600

Visual 210 400

Work Environment (ADA)

• May be required to work in areas in the hangar and on the flight line that are noisy and dusty. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind. May be required to wear personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• Work will require a high level of hand dexterity and finger use in both hands, close vision corrected/uncorrected to 20/20, prolonged periods of standing and sitting in combination with stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing, as well as ability to lift 25lbs and over with assistance.

• This position will require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Active clearance highly desired.

ZENETEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.