Aircraft Mechanic

Amentum; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Mechanic to perform maintenance, inspections, and servicing on assigned aircraft in alignment with 14 CFR and DoD data. The role includes daily inspections, troubleshooting, corrosion control, and potential in-flight checks to validate repairs.

The position requires an FAA A&P license, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain CBP clearance.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid FAA Mechanic License with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License.
• Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
• Must be able to obtain CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and DoD regulations.
• Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
• Conduct inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• May conduct test flights and in-flight checks as required.
• Furnish own hand tools; some tools will be provided by Customs.
• Possibly travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.

Skills

FAA A&P license

English proficiency

Driver's license

Security clearance readiness

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection and aircraft servicing functions on assigned aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment and in accordance with applicable instructions.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable.
• Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft
• Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
• May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
• Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by Customs).
• May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers' mission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
• Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance.
• High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required.
• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic License with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
• Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment.
• Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
• The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.
• Ability to move freely about the interior and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
• Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.
• On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.

Compensation & Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid time off and parental leave.

Hiring Hourly Rate: $53.60

Compensation Details:53.60

Original Posting:08/25/2026 - 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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