Aircraft Mechanic Avionics - VMG

Amentum; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits with matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics in Fallon, Nevada. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience and a valid driver's license. The role offers competitive pay at $54.47 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Able to obtain/maintain all required qualifications and certifications.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft, avionics, and systems.
• Provide technical assistance during aircrew de-brief.
• Interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

Skills

Corrosion detection

Aircraft systems expertise

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Special tools and test equipment

Hazardous Waste Communication Training

Job description

The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics 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.

• Performs testing and troubleshooting of weapons systems, complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems, communication/navigations, electronic flight control, fuel, power generators, power distribution systems, lighting systems, flight instrument and fuel systems, temperature and pressure indicating, engine and control indications, ATFLIR, Electronic Counter Measure, and RADAR systems.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and astute communication skills during aircrew de‑brief.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities.
• May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 70 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.
• May be required to perform off‑site service on assigned detachments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience.
• Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention. Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required qualifications, certifications, licensing, or clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, or F-16 aircraft preferred.
• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems, avionics theory and applications.
• 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.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.
• Working knowledge of aircraft sub‑systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operations, limitations and technical orders.
• May be required to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti‑icing, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating conditions.
• Must be customer oriented.

Licensing, Certification Requirements

• Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communication Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• Security Clearance Awareness Training
• COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS/OOMA Trained preferred
• ESD Trained
• Support Equipment Operator’s License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum.)
• Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft)
• Egress System Checkout
• Plane Captain Qualified Preferred
• Aircraft Towing Certified Preferred
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Fuel Surveillance Trained Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $54.47 (Hourly rate set by CBA)

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.