Aircraft Mechanic II / NDI II (CH-47/AH-64/UH-60) Backshops

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II / NDI II for the CH-47, AH-64 and UH-60 helicopter backshops at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The role covers maintenance, inspection and non-destructive testing of helicopters, and may require performing Aircraft Mechanic I tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures
• Inspect aerospace weapon system components and support equipment for structural integrity using non-destructive inspection methods and perform fluid analysis
• Oversee removal, installation, servicing, lubrication and preparation of aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
• Perform scheduled inspections, limited maintenance operational checks and assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting subsystems
• Prepare forms and records, remove and disassemble defective parts, and maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance
• Perform non-destructive inspection on structures, components and systems, detect flaws such as cracks, delamination and voids, and interpret test results
• Analyze wear metal content reports on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommend corrective action
• Establish and monitor radiation areas for radiographic operations, and perform operator maintenance on shop equipment and tools
• Handle hazardous waste and materials, and follow lockout/tagout procedures

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training course desired
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, three years of rotary-wing aircraft experience and two years on the assigned mission design series, all within the last six years
• Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional)
• Previous experience maintaining, modifying and repairing tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced
• Completion of an initial Non-Destructive Inspection Level II training course and current basic qualifications
• Training and qualification per NAS 410 or ASNT-CP-189 to the assigned level
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) public trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship required for facility credentials
• Own tools/toolbox; bi-weekly accrual of vacation time, 11 paid holidays, sick leave, 401K, insurance and tuition assistance

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned mission design series
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft-specific tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines
• Advanced knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems
• Ability to prioritize workloads to meet project schedules