Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - R0148079

DOM Magazine; California; On-site; 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 accrual bi-weekly

Personal Leave

11 Recognized Holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Maintenance Technician I (R0148079) in California. This role is the initial level for certificated Airframe and Powerplant technicians, working under a Lead Technician to inspect and repair aircraft, engines, and components and return aircraft to service.

Expect approximately 50% travel to sites throughout California, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability plans are included.

Qualifications

• Possession of FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificates.
• Valid Class-C Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance of a lead or journey level technician and perform maintenance and repair to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, and components.
• Inspect systems for proper operation and condition and determine airworthiness of airframe and engine components.
• May perform Confined Space Entry Maintenance, including aircraft fuel tank repairs; travel ~50% within California.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Class-C Driver's License

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s Certificates

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - R0148079

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 12:48

Company:

Amentum

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

State:

California

Country:

United States

Definition: 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.

** Expect approximately 50 travel, including overnight stays, to sites throughout California**

Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $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:

• 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

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 at Labor Laws Posters.

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