Aircraft Mechanic I, Airframe VMG

PAE Government Services Inc.; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic-Airframe to perform organizational, intermediate and limited depot level maintenance on T/M/S aircraft, including inspection, repairs and troubleshooting. The role requires advanced technical knowledge and may involve supervising jacking and recording work in maintenance logs.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years in the field, potential eligibility for a Secret clearance, and experience with F/18A-F, EA-18G, or F-16A-D aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience within the last eight years in their specific aircraft maintenance occupation field.
• The last two years must have been in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• 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 and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned T/M/S aircraft to include repair of airframe components, hydraulic components, preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance discrepancies.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and service aircraft; enter maintenance records and document work performed.
• Supervise the jacking of aircraft and ensure work is completed satisfactorily; may service airframe components at line station.
• May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Corrosion detection

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NALCOMIS/OOMA

Support Equipment Operator’s License

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic-Airframe 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 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned T/M/S aircraft to include the repair of airframe components, hydraulic components, preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance discrepancies performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Supervises the jacking of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service 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.

Physical & Working Environment 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 50 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 within the last eight years in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field.
• The last two years must have been in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• 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 and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Valid State Driver’s license High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have recent F/18A-F, EA-18G, or F-16A-D aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communication Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness
• Trained Security Clearance Awareness Training
• COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS/OOMA
• Trained 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
• Non-Nuclear Ordnance Explosive Handling
• Certified Plane Captain
• Qualified Aircraft Towing
• Certified Aircraft Brake Rider
• Certified Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Fuel Surveillance Trained, Engine Run ( 1 T/M/S minimum)

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $54.47 (Hourly rate set by CBA) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details: 54.47 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.

EEO Statement:

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.

Accommodation:

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