The selected candidate will provide on-site academic instruction and on-equipment proficiency training to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, technical specialists, and other Government employees, on the prevention, inspection, and treatment of corrosion on Navy and USMC aviation support equipment.
They will assist, train, and demonstrate the best methods of prevention, inspection, and treatment of corrosion.
Provide advice on supply support problems, and/or cross-reference of manufacturer-to-Navy part numbers.
Provide advice on the identification of, and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, and test equipment associated with and related to corrosion control.
Provide corrosion control information to operations and maintenance personnel.
Provide technical advice and assistance in accident investigations, failure data reports, and material deficiency reports.
Provide recommended changes to existing weapon systems/equipment corrosion control technical manuals in technical reports for use by the Government in preparing Technical Publications Deficiency Reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Specialist/CETS (Material Readiness Technician (MRT)) positions support the NAE Corrosion Management Board (CMB), Fleet Support Teams (FST) and Aircraft Type Wings/MALS. The incumbent will assist in the aircraft Corrosion Control and Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) programs, to include the following tasks:
(1) Observe and participate in Organizational Level Material Condition Inspections (MCI), Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) and MRC events to improve Organizational Level awareness of corrosion-prone areas.
(2) Collect maintenance data on corrosion prevention methods and training to recognize defective methodologies and conditions that could potentially induce corrosion.
(3) Provide maintainers and Maintenance Readiness Team (MRT) lead Organizational Level data entry issues/solutions to improve Reliability Centered Maintenance data collection and analysis.
(4) Facilitate corrosion control training in a formal and practical setting to include corrosion prevention, inspection, identification, treatment, and documentation techniques applicable to assigned aircraft platforms.
(5) Assist Organizational Level activities with CNAF 4790.2 Focus Area List (FAL) execution.
(6) Provide reports/recommendations in coordination with MRT Lead on requirements to reduce corrosion in-service repairs (ISR), and on improving aircraft incoming material condition at Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) events.
Additional Notes:
This position may be required to work or travel to sites which could include environments that are located at or near weapons magazine areas, flight decks, flight line ramps, aircraft spots, combat zones, and weapon ready-service areas.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: A High School diploma AND Technical Training in a relevant technical field is required. Three (3) years of practical hands-on experience within the past five (5) years AND two (2) years of this experience must be at or above the military E5 level or non-military equivalent experience is also required
Educational Sources:
- Navy A and/or C schools or service equivalent schools
- Accredited Vocational Education Institution
- OEM/Factory technical training programs related to the system(s)/ equipment being supported
The selected candidate will provide on-site academic instruction and on-equipment proficiency training to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, technical specialists, and other Government employees, on the prevention, inspection, and treatment of corrosion on Navy and USMC aviation support equipment.
They will assist, train, and demonstrate the best methods of prevention, inspection, and treatment of corrosion.
Provide advice on supply support problems, and/or cross-reference of manufacturer-to-Navy part numbers.
Provide advice on the identification of, and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, and test equipment associated with and related to corrosion control.
Provide corrosion control information to operations and maintenance personnel.
Provide technical advice and assistance in accident investigations, failure data reports, and material deficiency reports.
Provide recommended changes to existing weapon systems/equipment corrosion control technical manuals in technical reports for use by the Government in preparing Technical Publications Deficiency Reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Specialist/CETS (Material Readiness Technician (MRT)) positions support the NAE Corrosion Management Board (CMB), Fleet Support Teams (FST) and Aircraft Type Wings/MALS. The incumbent will assist in the aircraft Corrosion Control and Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) programs, to include the following tasks:
(1) Observe and participate in Organizational Level Material Condition Inspections (MCI), Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) and MRC events to improve Organizational Level awareness of corrosion-prone areas.
(2) Collect maintenance data on corrosion prevention methods and training to recognize defective methodologies and conditions that could potentially induce corrosion.
(3) Provide maintainers and Maintenance Readiness Team (MRT) lead Organizational Level data entry issues/solutions to improve Reliability Centered Maintenance data collection and analysis.
(4) Facilitate corrosion control training in a formal and practical setting to include corrosion prevention, inspection, identification, treatment, and documentation techniques applicable to assigned aircraft platforms.
(5) Assist Organizational Level activities with CNAF 4790.2 Focus Area List (FAL) execution.
(6) Provide reports/recommendations in coordination with MRT Lead on requirements to reduce corrosion in-service repairs (ISR), and on improving aircraft incoming material condition at Periodic Maintenance Interval (PMI) events.
Additional Notes:
This position may be required to work or travel to sites which could include environments that are located at or near weapons magazine areas, flight decks, flightline ramps, aircraft spots, combat zones, and weapon ready-service areas.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: A High School diploma AND Technical Training in a relevant technical field is required. Three (3) years of practical hands-on experience within the past five (5) years AND two (2) years of this experience must be at or above the military E5 level or non-military equivalent experience is also required
V-22 Experience is Required
Educational Sources:
Navy A and/or C schools or service equivalent schools
Accredited Vocational Education Institution
OEM/Factory technical training programs related to the system(s)/ equipment being supported
Compensation Details:
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/09/2026 - 03/30/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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