Aircraft Mechanic I
Principal Accountabilities
Perform shop and flight line maintenance tasks ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
Utilize hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives applicable to return aircraft to operational condition.
Inspect, evaluate, and repair aircraft flight surfaces, wiring, structure, fuel tanks, canopies as well as wheel and tire assemblies.
Operate all associated ground support equipment.
Perform aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
Remove, treat for corrosion, and apply protective coatings on aircraft and subcomponents.
Use maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
Clock discrepancies using applicable forms and reference materials.
Process readiness documents and verify aircraft utilization reports.
Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Maintenance Plan.
May be required to maintain the work-center technical publication annex library.
Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers and coworkers.
Ensure compliance with applicable housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
Minimum Experience & Education
- Completion of high school, or the equivalent, is required.
- Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a Government flight line driver’s license.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
- Completion of specialized courses, such as avionics subsystems or structural repair, is highly desired.
- Must be able to meet any Government or Company-required licensing/qualification requirements for this position.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, electronics equipment, aircraft structure, or fuel cells.
- Understanding of corrosion control techniques.
- Basic knowledge of aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, and forms.
- Able to follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
- Proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Normal work will be in aircraft maintenance hangar, shop areas, or flight line environments with moderate exposure to noise hazards.
- Exposure to prolonged periods of sitting, standing, stooping, or kneeling.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Administrative duties that may require occasional kneeling, standing, stooping, and bending.
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
- May be required to handle hazardous materials.
Compensation Details
$42.60
Benefits Overview
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Retirement benefits
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Original Posting
Amentum 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.