Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) – Inspections & Repairs

Amentum company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to perform maintenance, overhaul, repair and servicing on assigned aircraft in compliance with applicable instructions. The role requires handling inspections, troubleshooting and system repairs to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

The position entails potential travel to temporary duty sites, use of personal tools with tools provided by the customer, and possible in-flight checks.

Qualifications

• 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).
• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings required.
• Competent in repair/maintenance of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and systems.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals and directives.
• Must be reliable with good judgment.
• Able to follow base, federal and company hazardous waste procedures.
• Must read/write/understand English and follow instructions.
• Ability to interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft per 14 CFR and DoD regulations.
• Conduct daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
• Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• May fly on Government aircraft for relocation or in-flight checks when ground testing isn’t possible.
• May travel to temporary duty sites within/beyond the United States.
• Furnish own hand tools; customer provides special tools and test equipment.
• Other duties as required to support mission.
• Periodically travel to support customers’ mission.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

FAA A&P certificate

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to perform maintenance, overhaul, repair and servicing on assigned aircraft in compliance with applicable instructions. The role requires handling inspections, troubleshooting and system repairs to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

The position entails potential travel to temporary duty sites, use of personal tools with tools provided by the customer, and possible in-flight checks.