Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural)

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and ensures safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, evaluates damage, and accomplishes repairs on assigned and transient aircraft and support equipment.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives to return aircraft to operational condition.
• Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects.
• Researches technical data and manufactures structural components, cables, and tubing assemblies.
• Uses maintenance instructions and technical data in the inspection and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Performs on and off equipment maintenance to do advanced aircraft composite repairs.
• Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Performs aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
• Removes and treats corrosion and applies protective coatings on aircraft and support equipment.
• Performs shop and flight line maintenance ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operations Coordination Center.
• Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Must be able to work, day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Receives CUT training within classification.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned and must be able to travel to include TDYs.
• Maintains training requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A working knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures is required.
• A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and Disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs is required.
• An Occupational Physical is required.
• Respirator Training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training, and CPR training are required.
• An FAA Airframe license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ recent structural experience is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures.
• Corrosion control techniques.
• Technical data research.
• Manufacturing structural components, cables, and tubing assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting data.
• Using maintenance drawings and blueprints.
• Performing aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
• Removing and treating corrosion and applying protective coatings.
• Performing shop and flight line maintenance.
• Coordinating maintenance efforts.
• Documenting discrepancies and inputting data.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Education reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $51.37

Schedule

Day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.

Original Posting

Original Posting: 04/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.