Aircraft Mechanic II (Line Operations) - EA-18G

About the role

Amentum is seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II specializing in line supervision to support U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The mechanic inspects and performs organizational-level maintenance and modification on EA-18G aircraft, their subsystems, support equipment and related weapons systems, and advises and trains team members to solve unusual maintenance problems.

Key responsibilities

• Service, repair and replace aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems and functional components using hand tools, power tools, rivet guns and drills.
• Inspect and repair engine malfunctions, diagnose causes, test engine operation and replace damaged components.
• Repair and adjust instruments, avionics, navigation, ADP flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and accessories.
• Perform engine flush/cleaning, parts lubrication, maintenance checks and short-of-overhaul repairs on the flight line.
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled organizational maintenance support and certify that maintenance is correct and complete.
• Inspect aircraft for tools and foreign objects, and inspect, repair, modify and assemble aircraft systems.
• Prepare maintenance reports, maintain aircraft and engine logbooks, and participate in emergency response drills.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of recent aircraft organizational-level experience, including three years on F/A-18E/F/EA-18G.
• Three years of CDI qualification and leadership, plus F/A-18E/F/EA-18G fuel cell maintenance and engine operation certifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions and perform organizational-level maintenance on the EA-18G.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required for facility credentials at this location.
• Position requires one year of service and involves travel.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of technical publications for aircraft, missiles and vehicles.
• Knowledge of engine theory, flight control rigging, electrical and pneumatic systems, armament, corrosion and other specialties.
• Reading and using maintenance manuals, service bulletins, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to work in a shop, hangar, flight line and shipboard environment, lifting 40-50 pounds and working in noisy, dusty conditions.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $45.98, rising to $47.36 around 1 January 2027 under the collective bargaining agreement.
• $8.25 per hour paid toward medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability, employee assistance and short-term disability, up to 80 hours per pay period.
• Paid vacation and annual leave accruals.