Aircraft Mechanic I

About the role

Amentum is immediately hiring a qualified Line work center Aircraft Mechanic I in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance / flight operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106.

Responsibilities

• Hold the position and will include all duties and responsibilities as a General Aircraft Mechanic 1 with work center 310 (Line) background on the F/A-18 and must maintain currency as a qualified Plane Captain.
• Must be familiar with the Line work center daily operations and become familiar with company policies and procedures to include Monthly Reports, QA reports and Tally reports.
• Comply with the customers (Navy's) daily scheduled/unscheduled flight/maintenance operations.
• Prioritize the needs of the customer in a clear and professional manner.
• React quickly and precisely to the ever-changing operational requirements of customer.

Requirements

• Shift work required, detachments are possible.
• High School graduate or equivalent with a minimum Five (3) years’ actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 aircraft maintenance experience with 3 years prior F/A-18 A-F Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance Representative experience.
• Must Obtain CDI within 30 days of promotion/hire date.
• Valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
• Completed a military Aviation technical "A" School.
• F/A-18 E/F Plane Captain qualified.
• Extensive knowledge of W/C 310 daily operational requirements, and OOMA procedures.
• Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding on the use of IETMS, COMNAVAIRFORCES 4790.2 Series and all applicable maintenance/inspection related publications.
• The ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
• Physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification system which includes a 7-year background check and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
• Obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly
• 11 paid holidays annually