Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell)

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II focused on fuel cell systems to support sensitive USAF operations and high-profile transportation. You will troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft fuel systems, comply with safety and security standards, and work across shifts including weekends.

Requires strong fuel systems knowledge, ability to read data, and ability to obtain a secret clearance. FAA form 8610-2 and Airframe certificate within a year are needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures.
• Hazardous waste handling procedures knowledge required.
• Must obtain flightline driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret data.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• FAA 8610-2 form required.
• Airframe Certificate within one year from hire date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Secret security clearance required (US citizenship).
• Must obtain and maintain flightline driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify fuel systems.
• Drain fuel from tanks and cells.
• Perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
• Remove, reassemble, and install components.
• Clean and inspect fuel cells.
• Monitor sealants and seals for mission support.
• Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
• Monitor bench stock, shop stock and CTKs.
• Perform on and off equipment maintenance as required.
• Use maintenance instructions and data for inspections and repairs.
• Provide specialized knowledge for difficult/ major repairs.
• Document discrepancies in forms and data systems.
• Order materials and supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD programs.
• Able to work day, evening, night shifts, weekends as required.
• May perform additional duties with training.
• Travel to TDY and other sites as needed.
• Maintain training requirements.

Skills

Reading & data interpretation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell) is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify fuel systems.
• Drain fuel from tanks and cells.
• Perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
• Removes, reassembles, and installs components.
• Cleans and inspect fuel cells.
• Monitors the need for sealants and necessary seals for mission support.
• Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
• Monitor bench stock, shop stock and Composite Tool Kits (CTK’s).
• Perform on and off equipment maintenance, as required.
• Uses maintenance instructions and technical data for inspections and maintenance in the repair of aircraft.
• Provides the specialized knowledge to accomplish difficult repairs and perform major repairs, as needed.
• Document discrepancies in the applicable form(s) and inputs data in Maintenance Information Systems.
• Orders materials and supplies, as required.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, third shift, and/or weekend shift, as required.
• May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training.
• Shall perform other duties within classification.
• Must be able to travel to include TDY.
• Must maintain training requirements.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures and completion of fuel systems specialized courses are required.
• A working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
• Must be able to obtain and flightline driver’s license.
• The ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• A signed FAA 8610-2 form is required.
• Must possess an Airframe Certificate within one year from your date of hire.
• Must possess effective communication abilities both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working with fuels, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, and solutions is preferred.
• A FAA Airframe Certificate/ License is preferred.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $51.37

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.

Compensation Details:

51.37

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:

06/11/2026 - 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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