Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic)

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an electro-mechanic or maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and fabricate survival equipment for assigned aircraft. The role includes upholstering interiors, installing floor coverings, and fabricating canvas and leather components according to tech data.

You will work with ground support tools, read blueprints, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure safety and quality. Standing duties include shifts and occasional travel, with all required training maintained.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment.
• Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Must pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear an oxygen mask for certain operations.
• Must meet physical requirements including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government flight line driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, evaluates and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment.
• Upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior panels, and bulkheads.
• Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft.
• Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber and other materials per tech data.
• Repair/repack life rafts and life preservers; modify canvas/leather/synthetic items for interiors.
• Operate ground support equipment, tools, and cutting/fastening tools for maintenance.
• Evaluate, design and manufacture logistics improvement projects.
• Research technical data for maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment.
• Use drawings/blueprints to perform repairs; conduct on-equipment evaluations of interior components.
• Coordinate maintenance with Production Supervisors and Maintenance Ops Coordination Center.
• Document discrepancies and input data in Maintenance Information System.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control and FOD programs.
• Work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required; travel as needed.
• Maintain all training requirements.

Skills

Technical publications

Corrosion control

English language

Technical data interpretation

Security clearance

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects, evaluates and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment. Use approved material to upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels, and bulkheads. Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft. Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber and other synthetic material IAW tech data. Inspect, repair and repack emergency life rafts and life preservers. Modify, design and fabricate any canvas, leather, rubber or synthetic fabric items in support of aircraft maintenance including but not limited to interior furnishings and floor coverings. Operates all associated ground support equipment, hand tools, power tools,

special cutting tools, fasteners and adhesives applicable to repair and maintenance assigned aircraft. Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects. Research technical data for maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.

Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment. Performs on-equipment evaluations of aircraft interior components to determine serviceability and or repair-ability. Coordinates maintenance efforts with the Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center. Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System. Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programmes. Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required. Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel. Must maintain all training requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment.
• Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• The ability to read and interpret technical data is required.
• Required to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear breathable oxygen mask in the performance of certain maintenance operations.
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional
• lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government flight line driver's license.

Compensation Details:

48.85

Original Posting:

03/05/2026 - Until Filled

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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