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Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic-Aviation Life Support Services for Fallon, NV. The role involves maintenance on aircraft, components and survival equipment, applying advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
You will inspect and service aircrew survival gear, manage checkout records, brief aircrew, and ensure FOD and hazardous waste control, supporting safety and compliance across missions.
The Aircraft Mechanic-Aviation Life Support Services (PR) performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components and equipment. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed. Interpret IETMS, Maintenance Instruction Manuals, and Company directives to perform maintenance.
Install and remove cartridge actuated devices and propulsion actuated devices.
Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
Repair, fit, maintain and preserve pilots’ personal equipment.
Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment. Initiate and update checkout/return records.
Assemble, place in service and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask assemblies, survival vest, helmets and other related safety/survival equipment.
Perform aircraft conditional and special inspections of installed safety/survival equipment. Identifies and treats corrosion.
Briefs and debriefs aircrew on use and condition of survival equipment.
Maintains foreign object damage (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool control programs.
Shall be a qualified PR “A” School graduate or Air Force school graduate IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series.
Minimum of three years within the last five years practical experience at the organizational or intermediate level is required.
Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
Shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned. Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, MH-60S or F-16A/B aircraft required
Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions and special tools and test equipment.
Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems.
Previous Military must provide member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge
Must be customer oriented.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Government Clearance
Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Possess valid State Driver's license.
High School diploma
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HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $54.47 (Hourly rate set by [CBA / SCA])
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Compensation Details:
$54.47
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:
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.
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.
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.