Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amentum is immediately hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA.

The role covers troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting F/A-18 aircraft, engines, and related systems with emphasis on safety and compliance. Responsibilities include daily maintenance tasks, training coordination, and ensuring adherence to Navy manuals and inspections.

Qualifications

• Five years of F/A-18 flight line and shipboard experience required.
• Shift work and detachments may be required.
• Must be F/A-18 E/F Plane Captain qualified.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications and procedures.
• Knowledge of OPNAVINST 4790.2 and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in engines, systems, and components.
• Supervise jacking and towing and document maintenance in records.
• Schedule training, testing, and qualification activities for personnel.
• Coordinate with Navy procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Reading maintenance manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ignition analyzer

Compression checker

Distributor timer

Ammeter

JETCAL tester

Job description

Amentum is immediately hiring a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II in support of U.S. Navy Aviation maintenance operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106. The Aircraft Mechanic II troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic 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. This worker 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. This mechanic 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. Job duties require that this mechanic: 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. This incumbent 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.

Daily responsibilities could include the following

• The recording and scheduling of training and qualification tracking of personnel assigned to the Line Work Center.
• Trainee PQS, establish deadlines, scheduling of testing and board practical.
• SE Phase 1 tracking, scheduling tests, filing, database and MPP update.
• Schedule and coordinate Restricted/Unrestricted ramp license, monitoring and data base update.
• Schedule and coordinate yearly PC requalification test and monitor.
• Update and care of Personnel training jackets
• Schedule, coordinate, track and disseminate Detachments lists.
• Attendance tracking and monitoring.
• Schedule and coordinate Corrosion Control course.
• Time sheet approval for work center personnel
• End-of-month reports for Line work center
• Monthly MPP submissions and update
• Weekly Operations meeting attendance
• Weekly Work Center Lead meeting
• Shift work required, detachments are possible.

Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 flight line and shipboard experience to include 3 years of Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative Line Work Center experience.
• Shift work required, detachments are possible.
• Must be F/A-18 E/F Plane Captain qualified.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of W/C 310 daily operational requirements, and OOMA procedures.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 series to include company Ground Operating Procedures, Letters of Instructions pertaining to the operations of the Line Work Center (Program enforcement and compliance)
• Must be willing and able to enforce all Site, Company and Navy policies and procedures.
• Must have ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be familiar with NAMP CSEC audit program.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Must have working knowledge of the Technical Directive program.
• Must be able to plan, prioritize and assign tasks/workload to ensure all daily flight schedule requirements are met without impact on the customer.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• F/A-18 Supervisor Fam C-600-3867
• Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Admin C-555-0046

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success.Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000employees in more than 70 countriesacross all 7 continents.

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $39.46 per hour. Plus $7.80 per hour, 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, 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

Compensation Details

39.46

Original Posting

09/25/2026 - 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.

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.