Aircraft Mechanic III
About the role
The Aircraft Mechanic III supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and ensures safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Responsibilities
- Supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for key personnel.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including repairs and modifications to complex aircraft components.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Completes preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
- Learns and performs maintenance in three classifications (aircraft general, jet engines, and pneudraulics) through Cross Utilization Training (CUT).
- Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.
- Manages aircraft ground movement and performs operational checks of all aircraft systems.
- Maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
- Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated IMDS entries.
- Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness, and safety at all times.
- Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned, including TDY and travel.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.
- A working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and the ability to operate portable firefighting equipment is required.
- The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications is required.
- An FAA A&P certificate is required.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
- A secret security clearance is required.
- A valid flightline driver’s license is required.
Qualifications
- Three years’ working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations is preferred.
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
- Ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.
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: $55.99
Schedule
Day shift, second shift, night shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.
Original Posting
Original Posting: 07/15/2026 - Until Filled
Contact Information
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. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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.