Aircraft Mechanic I (CH-47 Electrician)

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Aircraft Mechanic I (Electrician - CH-47) for its CBA Lexington, Oklahoma site. The mechanic inspects and maintains aircraft electrical systems and avionics, including radar, radio and navigation systems, and works in a maintenance shop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and perform electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Install, remove, test, adjust and repair avionics equipment and electrical wiring and cables.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid-state and transistorized subsystems, and repair aircraft instrument systems.
• Clean, preserve and store electrical components and instruments, and service nickel-cadmium batteries.
• Perform scheduled inspections, assist with special inspections, requisition bench stock and prepare forms and records for maintenance.
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and perform limited maintenance operational checks.
• Provide operator maintenance on tools, special tools and ground support equipment, and follow company policies and safety programs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired.
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years on rotary-wing aircraft and two years on the assigned mission design series (MDS), all within the last six years.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) public trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials.
• Own tools and toolbox; recruiters share toolbox requirements after selection.
• Ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, in all-weather conditions, and to lift objects over 50 pounds; must pass a respirator fit test.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of MDS aircraft electrical and instrument systems and subsystems.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment listed in the MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to meet project schedules.

What we offer

• Estimated pay of $38.41 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.