Technical Inspector General/Rotary Wing (UH60/CH47/AH64) - A&P or FCC License - Katterbach, Germany

Amentum; Bayern; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Technical Inspector to maintain Quality Control, Environmental and Safety Programs at field level for military aircraft and support equipment. Inspect, disassemble, reassemble and calibrate complex systems, approve or reject work, and ensure compliance with manuals and data.

The role requires extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, applicable FAA/FCC certifications, and ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 required.
• FAA A&P Certificate with at least one year inspecting MDS airframes UH60/CH47/AH64.
• If no A&P, FCC license with five years inspecting MDS airframes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace, modify, disassemble and calibrate aircraft systems per manuals and publications.
• Approve or reject work to ensure compliance with specifications and technical data.
• Review procedures and analyze defects to identify trends and root causes.
• Coordinate with Customer Quality Assurance on quality matters and final acceptance inspections.
• Maintain quality, safety, training and certification records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

FCC Elements 1 and 3

FAA IA - Inspection Authorization

Job description

Role Overview

The Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Technical Inspector (General) is responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Environmental and Safety Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and Support Equipment. Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications. Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components. Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data. Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations. Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends. Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements. Using checklists, perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign Object Damage Inspections. Monitor tool control programs, inspects and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements. Maintain Quality, Safety, Training and Certification Records. Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services. Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Shall have Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 Required.
• Must possess (FAA) A&P Certificate with at least One (1) year of experience inspecting assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) (preferred: UH60, CH47 and/or AH64) Rotary Wing aircraft.
• If no A&P (FCC Elements 1 and 3 required); with the FCC License candidate have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector on the Mission Design Series (MDS) airframe they will be inspecting (UH60, CH47 and/or AH64).
• FAA IA - Inspection Authorization strongly preferred.
• If no IA, shall have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector (TI) on the MDS airframe they will be inspecting (UH60, CH47 and/or AH64).
• (If willing and able to obtain an FCC License, please discuss with your Recruiter).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust.
• ** US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance.
• Interim NACI approval required for deployment.
• Valid US Passport Required for deployment to Germany.
• Germany Specific: TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career Aviation maintenance experience in the last 5 years.
• Travel: As required in support of task order.

Knowledge & Skills Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system. Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks. Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment. Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required. Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds. Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Compensation Details

26.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
• Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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