F/A-18 Ordnance / CDI / QASO / Egress Technician

Aircraft Mechanic III

Location: NAS Oceana, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment offers, start dates, and continued employment are dependent upon Resicum International LLC being awarded the contract and the successful transition of contract performance.

Join Resicum International LLC

Resicum International LLC is seeking highly qualified F/A-18 Ordnance / CDI / QASO / Egress Technicians to support organizational-level maintenance operations for the U.S. Navy's VFC-12 squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

This position is designed for experienced Aircraft Mechanic III personnel who possess specialized qualifications in one or more of the following areas: Ordnance, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO), or Aircraft Egress Systems. The successful candidate will perform advanced organizational-level maintenance while ensuring compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements, Quality Assurance standards, and established safety procedures to maintain maximum aircraft readiness.

If you are an experienced Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintainer with specialized qualifications supporting F/A-18 maintenance operations, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The F/A-18 Ordnance / CDI / QASO / Egress Technician performs advanced organizational-level aircraft maintenance and inspections while providing specialized technical expertise within their designated qualification(s). This position supports aircraft launch and recovery operations, conducts quality inspections, performs troubleshooting and repairs, maintains maintenance documentation, and ensures all maintenance actions comply with Navy maintenance procedures and quality assurance standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform advanced organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft.
• Perform duties within one or more specialty qualifications, including Ordnance, CDI, CDQAR, QASO, or Aircraft Egress Systems.
• Conduct Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) inspections following aircraft maintenance actions.
• Perform inspections, operational checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft ordnance and associated systems, as qualified.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft egress systems in accordance with applicable technical publications, as qualified.
• Ensure compliance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), Quality Assurance procedures, and established safety standards.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, servicing, and flight line operations.
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems and correct maintenance discrepancies within assigned specialty.
• Review and interpret maintenance publications, technical manuals, engineering drawings, and technical directives.
• Document maintenance actions using Navy maintenance documentation systems and ensure aircraft logs and records are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Production Control, and Quality Assurance personnel to support aircraft maintenance scheduling and mission readiness.
• Maintain compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Tool Control Program (TCP), hazardous material handling, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Utilize specialized aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and support equipment.
• Support surge operations, contingency maintenance, and temporary duty assignments as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, aircraft stands, and maintenance platforms.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around operating aircraft.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and work overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Join Resicum International LLC?

Resicum International LLC delivers world-class aviation maintenance, training, and technical support services to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partner nations worldwide. Our employees are trusted professionals dedicated to operational excellence, safety, integrity, and mission success.

Joining Resicum means becoming part of a team that values technical excellence, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting military aviation readiness. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining mission-capable aircraft for one of the U.S. Navy's premier adversary squadrons.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resicum International LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of organizational-level aircraft maintenance experience on F/A-18 aircraft or comparable tactical military aircraft.
• Current or previous qualification as one or more of the following:
  
  • Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
  • Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR)
  • Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO)
  • Ordnance Technician
  • Aircraft Egress Technician
• Thorough knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Navy Quality Assurance procedures.
• Experience performing aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance publications, engineering drawings, and technical directives.
• Experience performing inspections following maintenance actions to ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness.
• Working knowledge of aircraft ordnance systems, egress systems, and associated safety procedures (as applicable to specialty qualification).
• Experience supporting flight line operations, including launch, recovery, and aircraft servicing.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and temporary duty assignments as mission requirements dictate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 maintainer.
• Previous VFA or VFC squadron experience.
• Current or previous CDQAR designation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense aviation maintenance contracts.