Aircraft Mechanic (JEIM): Eglin AFB

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 date of 07/30/2026.

About the Role

Repairs, maintains, and inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft components. Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems. May be required to adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems. May direct and/or perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations. Identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. May perform crash recovery duties. Required to perform assigned tasks within your work center that directly support necessary functions of this job classification.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain aircraft equipment or components
• Remove and install aircraft components
• Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems
• Adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems as required
• Perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
• Identify and address aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair
• Perform crash recovery duties if required
• Use Air Force Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) for maintenance and reporting
• Order, receive, and maintain parts and materials using Air Force supply procedures
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials properly

Requirements

• Qualification as Aircraft Mechanic
• Minimum of five years of experience repairing and maintaining aircraft equipment or components
• Held an Air Force or Sister Service Equivalent Jet engine AFSC
• Preferred experience in JEIM shop for tear down and build-up of F100-PW-100 & 220 engines
• Additional experience with F100-PW-229, F110-GE-129E, F110-GE-100, and F110-GE-129 engines is desired
• Ability to remove and replace line replaceable units (LRU) and rig if required
• Ability to become borescope qualified and blade blend certified
• Working knowledge of Air Force Maintenance Information Systems (MIS)
• SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems
• Understanding of maintenance directives and data reporting
• Proficiency in using technical data
• Knowledge of Air Force supply and deficiency reporting procedures
• Knowledge of proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials
• Working knowledge of MIS (CAMS/IMDS) and desktop computer operations

Education

• Completion of high school (courses in mathematics are desirable)
• Completion of an advanced applicable aircraft maintenance course is mandatory

Pay

$41.80 per hour