Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in California is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair assigned KC-46 aircraft in accordance with FAA directives and company procedures. You will perform preflight, post-flight, and routine through-flight inspections, ground handling, and servicing, while maintaining accurate maintenance documentation and supporting tool control.

Must have a US driver’s license and be eligible for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight years working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations.
• FAA A&P certification preferred.
• Must read and interpret maintenance manuals and diagrams.
• Current state driver's license required.
• Must obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all directives identified by Site Management or the PWS.
• Perform launch, recovery, inspections and maintenance on the aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, and components.
• Provide on-the-job training and sign off training records.
• Operate vehicles on the flightline and manage tool control.
• Complete maintenance documentation in information systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Technical reading

Documentation & compliance

Education

High School Diploma

FAA A&P certification preferred

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft.

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.

• Provides OJT to other Mechanics/Technicians, to include signing off training records in accordance with the training/certification plan.
• Assists in implementing the Tool Control Program and may be required to staff the Tool Room section to meet contract performance requirements.
• 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.
• Operates vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirements.
• Notifies Shift Lead when aircraft are “crew ready” in accordance with timelines prescribed by the Shift Lead.
• Conducts aircrew debriefs when assigned.

• 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.

• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Eight (8) years working knowledge of overall aircraft maintenance operations experience. Experience must include complying with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals and parts catalogs.
• Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft preferred.
• FAA Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
• 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 have 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:

53.00

Original Posting:

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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