Aircraft Mechanic I

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I who repairs aircraft and keeps them in safe operating condition. The mechanic works in a shop environment, following the direction of higher-grade workers and troubleshooting malfunctions in structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, engine, auxiliary power unit and ventilation/heating systems.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and specifications to plan repairs.
• Replace or repair engine parts such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel and oil pumps and engine-mounted gearboxes, and remove, disassemble, inspect and reinstall engines.
• Adjust, repair or replace electrical wiring and accessories, and perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous servicing such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts and checking brakes.
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft, enter maintenance records and verify completed work.
• Service engines and airframe components at the line station, specializing in structural, precision and functional spare parts and engine repair.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of recent aircraft, vehicle or missile (or related weapon system) experience required; five years desired.
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications on aircraft, missile or vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of maintenance categories and their application to the contract unit.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle; facility credentials required, which need US citizenship.

Required skills

• Theory of engine operation, flight controls rigging, electrical and electronic, pneumatic and mechanical principles.
• Sheet metal, properties of materials, fuels and oils.
• Reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring diagrams and data tables.
• Inspecting, repairing and operating ground support and auxiliary equipment.

What we offer

• Pay of $38.74 per hour, rising to $39.90 around June 1, 2027, under the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid vacation with annual accrual (80, 120 or 160 hours depending on years of service).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 11 paid holidays per year (prorated by hire date).
• Additional benefits mentioned include health, dental and vision insurance, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan and pet insurance.