Aircraft Mechanic I - LUH-72 A&P (Barstow/Daggett, CA)

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I (LUH-72 A&P) for a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) position in Barstow/Daggett, California. The mechanic performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems, and prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections, assist in special inspections and limited maintenance operational checks, and help diagnose and troubleshoot subsystems.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and ground support equipment, and prepare maintenance forms and records.
• Remove and disassemble defective parts, maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance, and carry out additional maintenance duties as requested.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired.
• Valid FAA A&P certificate and three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing experience and two years on the assigned mission design series, all within the last six years.
• Valid driver's license, passport eligibility and ability to travel internationally (for OCONUS work).
• Ability to work any shift, TDY assignments and international travel; willingness to wear PPE and pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to lift objects over 50 pounds and work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop environment.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned mission design series.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and inspect aeronautical type maintenance.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $48.20-$49.65 (plus $7.55 hazard and wellness allowance), set by the CBA.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, 401(k) and short/long term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts, medical/dental/eye insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance and voluntary benefits.