Aircraft Mechanic II — Fuel Cell Systems Expert

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

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.