Aircraft Mechanic I

Amentum; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance technician to inspect, service, and repair assigned aircraft at Edwards. You will perform preflight through post-flight inspections, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, 4+ years in heavy aircraft maintenance, the ability to read manuals and schematics, and possession of a state driver’s license plus the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certification is required or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of heavy aircraft maintenance and real-time troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret manuals and schematics to determine repair methods.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft.
• Adhere to Technical Orders, SOPs, and directives identified by site management.
• Conduct preflight, post-flight, and phase inspections and routine servicing.
• Install, remove and replace aircraft components and related systems.
• Document maintenance in systems, complete forms prior to end of shift.
• Assist with Tool Control and parts orders as required.

Skills

A&P certification

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Secret clearance

Driver's license

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma

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 equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Must read, interpret and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Must possess a current state issued drivers license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for 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

Original Posting:

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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