Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic

About the role

Amentum supports the New York Air National Guard and US Air Force aircraft (LC-130, C-17, B-757, A-319, L-100, C-130, Basler, Twin Otter and others) contracted by the United States Antarctica Program. The AGE Mechanic keeps ground equipment in serviceable condition, performs servicing inspections and repairs, and provides airfield manager status for runway and skiway operations.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain and repair aerospace ground equipment in the field or in a shop, with little supervision
• Perform service, maintenance, repair and overhaul according to manufacturer recommendations and Air Force Technical Orders
• Overhaul, repair or maintain gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, and inspect lift equipment before issue
• Use diagnostic equipment to find and fix faults, and operate shop equipment such as load banks, welders, compressors, presses and nitrogen charging units
• Inspect generator sets, service aircraft latrines and empty urinals
• Work from work orders, document work performed, equipment status and generate reports
• Recommend parts resupply to the AGE Mechanic Lead and hand over work between shifts
• Lift and move parts and equipment up to safety limits, work outdoors in severe weather, and work rotating 24-hour shifts
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and comply with EHS and quality requirements

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• At least four years of experience with diesel and gasoline engines, electrical/electronic and hydraulic systems
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening and background checks completed
• Ability to lift heavy loads, climb in and out of equipment, crawl and work outdoors in extreme cold
• Valid US driver's license; US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location
• Preferred: two years of technical school or similar military training

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word
• Ability to document work orders and inventory on a computer-based system