Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Avionics-Electrician)

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Avionics-Electrician) for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) position at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The role covers electrical maintenance and avionics work on UH-60 aircraft, including inspection, repair and testing of electrical systems, wiring and instruments.

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, inspect, test, adjust or repair avionics equipment such as radar, radio and navigation systems.
• Repair electrical wiring and cables, and diagnose and fix malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid-state and transistorized subsystems.
• Repair aircraft instrument systems and clean, preserve and store electrical components and instruments.
• Service, install and troubleshoot nickel-cadmium batteries, and prepare aircraft for inspections and limited maintenance checks.
• Request repair parts, prepare forms and records, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as requested, following 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; able to work day, swing, night and weekend shifts as required by the CBA.
• Ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, in austere and all-weather conditions, and to handle dirty parts and lubricants.

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.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and follow technical guidance from supervisors or higher-level technicians.

What we offer

• Pay of $43.37 per hour plus $9.00 per hour for hazardous work.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.