Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Line Operations)

Amentum is seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II specialized in Line supervision to support U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. This role involves inspecting and performing organizational-level maintenance and modification on EA-18G aircraft, sub-systems, support equipment, and related weapons systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and inspect aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure serviceability.
• Repair and replace aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems (including cells, tanks, and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components using hand tools, power tools, rivet guns, and drills.
• Inspect and repair power plant (engine) malfunctions, including cracked components and oil leaks.
• Diagnose malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct breaks; test engine operation using testing equipment.
• Replace and repair damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Remove engine and major components from aircraft using hoists or other lifting devices; disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or defects.
• Repair and replace defective engine components; reassemble and install engines in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace instruments, avionics, navigation, flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems, and aircraft accessories.
• Perform aircraft services, including engine flush/cleaning, parts lubrication, and maintenance checks.
• Service engines and airframe components at flight line operations, making repairs short of overhaul to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies.
• Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship.
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled organizational maintenance support.
• Inspect aircraft for tools and foreign objects that could pose risks to aircraft or aircrew.
• Certify that all maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete.
• Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, technical directive compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, and preservation/de-preservation for aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems.
• Perform administrative duties, including preparing reports, maintaining logbooks, and managing records.
• Participate in emergency response drills, including firefighting, emergency reclamation, salvage, and aircraft movement drills.
• Use fall protection equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or directed by local directives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of actual and recent aircraft organizational-level experience.
• Three years of F/A-18E/F/EA-18G experience.
• Three years of CDI qualification and leadership experience.
• F/A-18E/F/EA-18G fuel cell maintenance qualifications.
• F/A-18E/F/EA-18G engine operation certification.
• One-year commitment to the position upon selection.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex organizational-level maintenance for EA-18G aircraft.
• Experience inspecting aircraft, certifying Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and expertise in one or more of the following specialties:
  • Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems, ARS PODs
  • Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold
  • Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Mechanical Flight Control Systems
  • Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS)
  • Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control, and Lighting Systems
  • Aircraft Armament
  • Line
  • Corrosion
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft, missile, or vehicle maintenance.
• Understanding of engine operations, theory of flight, rigging of flight controls, electrical/electronic systems, pneudraulic, and mechanical principles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use manufacturers' manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, and data tables.
• Ability to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance and meet physical/medical examination requirements.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required).
• Willingness to travel as required.

Work Environment

The work environment includes shop settings, aircraft hangars, flight lines, and shipboard locations with exposure to:

• Moderate to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wind.
• Disagreeable fumes, cuts, bruises, and hazards from moving vehicles (e.g., forklifts, sweepers, tow vehicles, aircraft).
• Noisy, dusty, and dirty conditions.
• Moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather, extreme cold, and electrical shock risks.
• Unsafe conditions, unmitigated hazards, and feedback on safety issues.

Physical demands include:

• Regularly standing, using hands, handling tools, and communicating.
• Frequently walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally sitting, climbing, balancing, tasting, or smelling.
• Lifting items weighing 40–45 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally.
• Working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Pay

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $45.98 (set by Collective Bargaining Agreement).

• Current rate: $45.98/hour
• Rate on or around 1/1/2027: $47.36/hour

Benefits

• $8.25 per hour (up to 80 hours per pay period) for benefits such as:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation accrued biweekly:
  • 0–5 years: 144 hours
  • 5–10 years: 184 hours
  • 10–15 years: 224 hours
  • 15–20 years: 264 hours
  • 20+ years: 272 hours
• Pension and 401k plans.
• Paid holidays annually (prorated based on hire date).