Aircraft Worker, Airframes (Aviation Structural Mechanic)

About the role

Amentum is hiring qualified Aviation Structural Mechanics and Technicians to support U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA, supporting VFA-106. The Aircraft Worker makes repairs to aircraft following orders from higher-grade technicians and works on aircraft 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 and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and technical data to plan repairs.
• Perform progressive, phase, periodic and other inspections; examine reciprocating and jet engines for cracks, corrosion, wear and foreign object damage.
• Test engines with equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, jet calibration testers and ammeters.
• Replace or repair engine components and remove, disassemble, inspect and reinstall engines.
• Adjust, repair or replace electrical wiring and accessories, and perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft, enter maintenance records and verify work completed.

Required profile

• Completed Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics AM "A" School or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license (North Carolina residents).
• Must obtain a favorable T3 Secret eligibility status and maintain facility credentials; US citizenship is required for credentials at this location.
• Shift work required, with possible detachments; work is primarily outdoors in all weather, with noise and exhaust fumes.
• Preferred: high school graduate or equivalent, three years of F/A-18 collateral duty inspector or QA experience, or FAA A&P license.

Required skills

• Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Additional licenses required to maintain aircraft.
• Physical ability to perform all duties, including standing, climbing, bending and stooping.

What we offer

• Pay of $34.86 per hour, plus $7.80 per hour for health and welfare up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly and 11 paid holidays.