Aircraft Maint Tech II-S70i

Amentum; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Amentum in California is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician II – Rotary Wing. This journeyman-level role inspects and repairs rotor wing aircraft, engines, and components, and assesses damage and repair methods to return aircraft to service.

Work may be conducted at the central aviation maintenance facility or at outlying field locations, with travel across California and possible overnight stays to support field bases.

Qualifications

• Possession of FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License.
• Three years aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician.
• Two years’ experience working on CAL FIRE Rotor Wing type specific aircraft.
• Military experience may qualify if equivalent to certificated A&P Technician.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair rotor wing aircraft, engines, components and systems.
• Assess damage, condition and method of repair and return aircraft to service.
• May work off site at outlying field locations and perform depot/field maintenance.
• Pursue engine/taxi-run qualification and demonstrate proficiency as needed.

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician Certificates

Class-C Driver's License

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II – Rotary Wing

Definition

This is a Journeymen level and second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians. Incumbents at this level work independently and inspect and repair Rotor Wing aircraft, engines, components and systems and assess for damage, condition and

method of repair, and may work off site at outlying field locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License and three years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician and two years’ experience working on CAL FIRE Rotor Wing type specific aircraft. Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician.

Knowledge and Abilities

FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines and components. May perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs. Work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field locations; perform depot level and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordance with approved procedures; have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspect aircraft and systems for continued air worthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair. May be required to become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in their respective program(s) aircraft ground operations.

Expect approximately 10% - 50% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $59.03 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills,education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-termdisability insurance, short-term disability insurance, Vacation accrued bi-weekly (80 hours) for 1-4.99 years of Company service (increases every 5 years), Personal Leave – accumulates at four (4) hours per pay period to a maximum of thirteen (13) days per calendar year, 11 Recognized Holidays.

Compensation Details

$59.03

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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

Original Posting

11/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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