Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant (RW) - NAWDC GT

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic-Powerplant (RW) for the Naval Air Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NAWDC GT). The mechanic performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot-level maintenance, including inspection, operational testing, repair, modification and troubleshooting, on assigned aircraft, components and equipment. The work is usually done in a hangar, shop or flight-line environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft main, auxiliary and secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine-level and bleed-air components.
• Perform troubleshooting, testing and low/high-power operational checks, and replace or repair fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes and compressor bleed valves.
• Remove engines from aircraft, inspect organizational-level parts, repair or replace defective parts and reinstall engines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical directives, test specifications, procedures and safety manuals.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience.
• Experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
• Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C or MH-60S aircraft.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required).
• Prior military members must present a DD214 with an honorable discharge.
• Ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Required skills

• NALCOMIS/OOMA training preferred.
• Support equipment operator's license (tow tractor, N2 servicing trailer and mobile start unit at a minimum).
• Preferred: aircraft towing certification, aircraft brake rider certification, plane captain qualification, hazardous waste communication training, ORM training and fuel surveillance training.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $61.87, set by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.