Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Mechanic II responsible for maintenance and repair of aircraft systems critical for military operations. This role demands a solid understanding of aircraft mechanics and safety standards, ensuring the operational readiness of aircraft for high-stakes missions. Join a team supporting air transportation for government leaders and enjoy a competitive pay rate along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical publications.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Accomplish inspections including preflight and phase inspections.
• Assist aircrew in preparations for flight and launch/recovery of aircraft.

Skills

Knowledge of aircraft hand tools

Troubleshooting

Aircraft safety requirements

Complex electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Aircraft hand tools

Test equipment

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• Responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, performs repairs and modifications to aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blue prints or manufactures manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Assists aircrew in preparation for flight.
• Launches and recovers aircraft as required.
• Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft. Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated Maintenance Information System (MIS) entries.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention and safety at all times.
• Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel.
• Must be able to work 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.
  
  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, performs repairs and modifications to aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blue prints or manufactures manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Assists aircrew in preparation for flight.
• Launches and recovers aircraft as required.
• Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft. Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated Maintenance Information System (MIS) entries.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention and safety at all times.
• Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel.
• Must be able to work 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of four years working knowledge of helicopter maintenance operations is desired but not required.
• Recent experience on the UH-1N, Bell 212 or UH-1 is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of the use of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.
• The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications are required.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain and flightline driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $49.39. 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

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.

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.

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