Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Electrician)

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Electrician) in Yakima, Washington, under a collective bargaining agreement. The position covers electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and avionics, including the UH-60 helicopter.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and perform electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust or repair avionics equipment such as radar, radio and navigation systems.
• Repair electrical wiring and cables, and diagnose and fix malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid-state and transistorized subsystems.
• Repair aircraft instrument systems and clean, preserve and store electrical components and instruments.
• Service, install and troubleshoot nickel-cadmium batteries.
• Perform scheduled inspections, assist with special inspections, requisition bench stock and prepare forms and records for maintenance.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and ground support equipment, and follow company policies and safety programs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired.
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years on rotary-wing aircraft and two years on the assigned mission design series (MDS), all within the last six years.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) public trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials.
• Own tools/toolbox (requirements shared with selected candidates).
• Ability to meet physical demands: standing, climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, working in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, wearing PPE and passing a respirator fit test.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of MDS aircraft electrical and instrument systems and their repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment listed in the MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to keep project schedules.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $38.85 to $40.01, set by the CBA.
• 11 paid holidays and 56 hours of sick leave per year.
• Bi-weekly accrual of vacation time depending on length of service.
• 401K, short and long term disability, and flex spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Medical, dental, eye, life and AD&D insurance, plus employee assistance and tuition assistance programs.