Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)

Amentum; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 1 in Kaneohe, HI to assist senior mechanics with troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and installation of MV-22 components across airframe, hydraulics, flight controls, and avionics. You will support scheduled and unscheduled inspections and must learn and apply DoD manuals and IETMS processes.

The role requires security clearance eligibility and the ability to supply your own tools, with specialty tools provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years actual and recent systems experience required.
• Ability to quickly learn NALCOMIS reporting system and document discrepancies.
• Knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications such as the 4790.2 series and IETMS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduled, unscheduled, calendar, conditional, and special inspections as required by MRCs.
• Assist in inspection, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of aircraft systems and components.
• Operate support equipment for flight line maintenance and upkeep of installed systems.
• Learn DoD IETMS and related maintenance publications and processes.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and directives to determine repair feasibility.
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

NALCOMIS

IETMS

Tools

NALCOMIS

IETMS

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic 1

Location: Kaneohe, HI

Position Summary:

V-22 Osprey experience preferred.

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 willbe responsible forassistingAircraft Mechanic 1s, 2s, and 3s with Organizational level troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and/or installation of MV-22aircraftcomponents which may be dependent upon Airframe/Hydraulic, Flightline/Drive Systems, or Avionics specialty.

Dependent upon specialty, job duties may include but are not limited to, landing gear assemblies, hydraulic systems, flight controls and surfaces, actuators and hydraulic components, flight controls and rigging, structural and composite repair, software, multi-function displays, slip-ring assemblies, wiring harnesses, generators, GPS, navigation systems, communications systems, Wiring Interface Assemblies, control units, azimuth switches, engines, gearboxes, rotor hubs, compressors, blades, APUs, fuel systems, drive shafts, flight controls, and all associated and related components.

Asan AircraftMechanic 1, you will perform all maintenance actionsin accordance withapplicable publications such as the 4790.2 series, IETMS, Technical Directives, General Operating Procedures and Local Operating Instructions asrequired.

Responsibilities:

• Assistin scheduled, unscheduled, calendar, conditional, and special inspections as required by Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), IETMS, Technical Directives, Schematics and/or as assigned by Maintenance Control.
• Assist in the inspection, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of Blade Fold Wing Stow systems and components, engines, gearboxes, drive systems and flight critical component repairs, rigging of flight controls and surfaces, hydraulic components and assemblies, Sliprings, FADECs, WIAs, BFCUs, CMS, and calibration of avionics systems, sub systems, and all related Organizational level components and assemblies as may be required.
• Operate support equipment in support of all work center operations to include flight line maintenance and maintenance of installedaircraftsystems/components and equipment for work center operations.
• Must be able to quickly learn DoD Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS) and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives and the processes to document such maintenance actions.
• Assistin the completion of scheduled, unscheduled, phase, calendar, conditional, and special inspections asrequired.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and directives, engineering data, and other specifications todeterminefeasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed, with supervisors, teamleadersand coworkers satisfactorily.
• Must be team oriented and productive tofacilitateother maintenance operations asrequired.
• The Aircraft Mechanic 1 may berequiredtocross-trainandassistin multiple specialties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Three (3) years actual and recent systems experiencerequired.
• Requires the ability to quickly learn the NALCOMIS reporting system to report and document any discrepancies and repairs while performing maintenance and inspections.
• Knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications such as the 4790.2seriesand IETMS toassistin troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions and discrepancies.
• PreviousCDI experiencepreferred.
• APU, BFWS, EWIS, Hydraulic Contamination, Fuel Surveillance, Tire and Wheel, and all other qualifications as directed within 180 days of hire.
• If military experience, provide JST.
• Candidatesare required tosupply their own tools within 10 days of hire; specialty tools will be provided.

Clearance and Government Access:

• Must be able to obtain &maintaina DoD Public Trust or SECRET Security Clearance asrequiredand receive a common access card (CAC) for base access and Military Websites.Note:US Citizenshipis requiredtoobtain a DOD Public Trust or Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $44.34per hour. Plus $7.30perhour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance,6.00hours of paid time off biweekly, and11paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details:

44.34

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 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.

Original Posting:

09/02/2026 - 10/30/2026

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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