Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic)

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic) to inspect, evaluate and repair survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment. The role also covers upholstery and repair of aircraft interiors, installation of floor coverings, and modification of canvas, leather and synthetic items, and requires coordination with production supervisors and the Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, evaluate and repair survival equipment; use approved material to upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels and bulkheads.
• Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft, and repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber and synthetic materials per technical data.
• Repair, manufacture, repack and sew emergency life rafts and life preservers.
• Modify, design and fabricate canvas, leather, rubber or synthetic items supporting aircraft maintenance, such as interior furnishings and floor coverings.
• Operate ground support equipment, hand tools, power tools, special cutting tools, fasteners and adhesives.
• Evaluate, design and manufacture logistics improvement projects; research technical data and use maintenance drawings and blueprints to repair equipment.
• Perform on-equipment evaluations of aircraft interior components for serviceability and repairability.
• Coordinate maintenance with Production Supervisors and the Maintenance Operation Coordination Center, document discrepancies and enter data into the Maintenance Information System.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control and FOD prevention programs, and work day, swing, night and weekend shifts as required.

Required profile

• Working knowledge of technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment.
• Knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and to read and interpret technical data.
• Must pass a pulmonary fit test and wear a breathable oxygen mask for certain operations.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a government flight line driver's license.