Aircraft Mechanic I

PAE Government Services Inc.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional at Edwards AFB to perform launch, recovery, inspections, and routine maintenance on military aircraft. You will troubleshoot, repair, and service systems and components, adhering to technical orders and safety directives.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of heavy maintenance or hands-on flightline operations, valid A&P certification, and the ability to read manuals and schematics. A Secret clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4 years of heavy aircraft maintenance and/or hands-on flightline operations.
• Must read and interpret manuals, schematics and data tables to repair components.
• Must possess a current state driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for credentials at this work site.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, and Air Force instructions identified by Site Management or PWS.
• Perform launch, recovery, inspections and routine maintenance.
• Preflight, post-flight, thru-flight inspections and ground handling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, and components.
• Remove/install aircraft components and service ground support equipment.
• Complete documentation and training requirements within prescribed timelines.

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Real-time troubleshooting

Flightline operations

Documentation & records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification

Job description

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/orFAA 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

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