Aircraft Mechanic I

Amentum; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an aircraft maintenance professional in California to perform inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft. The role requires adherence to technical orders, SOPs, and program directives, with responsibilities spanning documentation and parts ordering.

Applicants should have an FAA A&P certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must read, interpret, and use manufacturers’ and aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Requires current state driver's license.
• Citizenship and security clearance requirements apply (Secret clearance).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft.
• Adhere to all Technical Orders, SOPs, and directives identified by management or the PWS.
• Maintain and service aircraft and ground support equipment; complete documentation prior to shift end.
• Order parts through the Air Force supply system and apply supply discipline.

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Flightline operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P certification

Job description

Performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and any other directives identified by Site Management or the PWS.
• Perform launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduled inspections/maintenance.
• Preflight/thru flight/BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, and servicing.
• Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all systems and components on the aircraft at the organizational level of maintenance.
• Services aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft components.
• Performs inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer and company maintenance manuals and procedures.

• Services, operates, and maintains ground support equipment and performs interior and exterior cleaning of aircraft and work areas.
• Completes aircraft forms and maintenance information systems documentation accurately, completing all documentation as soon as practical, but always prior to the end of shift.
• Assists in implementing the Tool Control Program and may be required to staff the Tool Room section to meet contract performance requirements.
• Assists in removal and installation of components.
• Orders parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and ensures supply discipline, categorizing orders in accordance with Air Force parts/supply/equipment urgency designators.
• Completes assigned training requirements during prescribed timelines.

• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalentpreferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of heavy aircraft maintenance and/or hands-on flightline operations, real-time troubleshooting, and mission-critical aircraft turnaround in high-tempo environments and/or
• FAA Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Mustread,interpretand use manufacturers andaircraftmaintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, datatablesand other specifications todeterminefeasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Mustpossessa current state issueddriverslicense.
• Must obtain andmaintaina Secret clearance.NOTE: U.S. citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work site.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Must possess the ability to carry and lift overhead up to 50 pounds.
• Duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting for purposes of moving equipment, boarding and de-boarding the aircraft, performing maintenance using ladders, and performing maintenance atop and below aircraft.
• Work is primarily performed outside in a high-level noise environment.
• Performing maintenance in low-light areas, operating support equipment after daylight hours. Work is occasionally performed in inclement weather.

Compensation Details:

$50.00 per hour

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.

Compensation Details:

50.00

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:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase planTax-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.

Original Posting:

11/05/2026 - 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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