Aircraft Mechanic I (AH64, CH47, and/or UH60)

Amentum; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I to perform troubleshooting and repairs on AH-64, CH-47, UH-60 aircraft. You will read manuals, execute scheduled inspections, and work with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Must have or be able to obtain facility credentials and a valid A&P license; US citizenship required. Role involves detailed maintenance tasks, record-keeping, and potential supervision of jacking and towing operations in a maintenance hangar environment.

Qualifications

• Valid up-to-date A&P license; or if not, 3 years aviation maintenance, 2 years rotary wing, and 2 years on the assigned MDS.
• Ability to obtain facility credentials/authorization; US Citizenship required for credentials.
• Must read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data.
• Strong troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with gauges, torque wrenches, and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft systems and components.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and components.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, and other inspections.
• Read and interpret manuals and data to determine repair methods.
• Maintain maintenance records and assist in jacking/towing operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading technical data

Communication

Use of hand tools

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

A&P license

Tools

None

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic I

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(AH64, CH47, and/or UH60)

troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.

Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Valid up-to-date

A&P license

If no A&P license, shall have Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, Two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS.

(AH64, CH47, and/or UH60)

All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location. Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system. Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks. Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment. Able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models. Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required. Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds. Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices. May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts.

Compensation Details:

35.33 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:

• 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.

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