Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - R0147430

D.O.M. magazine; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Vacation accrued bi-weekly

Personal Leave

Job summary

Amentum in California is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician I to perform entry-level maintenance on aircraft, engines, and components under supervision, returning airframes to service as needed.

The role requires FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License, with knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance practices to support hands-on learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess FAA Airframe Powerplant Technician Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and approved maintenance practices.
• Ability to inspect and repair aircraft, engines, and components under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair aircraft, engines, and components.
• Return aircraft to service following maintenance per procedures.
• Work under the guidance of a Lead Technician to learn procedures.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Aircraft maintenance procedures

Lead technician collaboration

Education

FAA Airframe Powerplant Technician Certificates

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - R0147430

Company:

Amentum

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

State:

California

Country:

United States

Aircraft Maintenance Technician IDefinition: This is the entry and first working level for certificated Airframe and Powerplant technicians. Incumbents at this level work under the guidance of a Lead Technician and inspect and repair aircraft, engines, and components, and return aircraft to service.Minimum Qualifications: Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe Powerplant Technician’s Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License.Knowledge and Abilities: FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; and aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures. Work under the general guidance of a lead or journey level technician and perform maintenance and repair to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, and components in accordance with approved procedures; learn various aircraft maintenance requirements, standards, and procedures; determine the airworthiness of airframe and engine components; inspect systems for proper operation and condition. May perform Confined Space Entry Maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs.Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $49.72 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
• 10 Recognized Holidays.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.

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