Aircraft Mechanic III (LUH-72) A&P CBA

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III (LUH-72) A&P CBA for the Barstow/Daggett area. The mechanic performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems, and prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
• Perform scheduled inspections, assist in special inspections and limited maintenance operational checks, and help diagnose and troubleshoot subsystems
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and ground support equipment
• Prepare forms and records, remove and disassemble defective parts, and maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance
• Follow company policies and safety programs

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired
• Five years of aviation maintenance experience, five years of rotary wing aircraft experience and two years assigned to the MDS, all within the last ten years
• Valid, up-to-date A&P license and valid driver's license
• Own tools/toolbox (shadowed and etched with PID); eligibility for a passport and international travel, and ability to work TDY and various shifts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) public trust security clearance and facility credentials; U.S. citizenship required for facility credentials
• Physical ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, lift objects over 50 pounds, and pass a respirator fit test

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned MDS
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft-specific tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems
• Able to prioritize workloads and inspect aeronautical type maintenance

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $54.02 to $55.64, set by the CBA
• Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation accrual depending on length of service
• 401(k), short and long term disability, life insurance, dental, vision and eye care, and flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance, employee stock option program and voluntary benefits