Aircraft Mechanic II – Secret Clearance Eligible

Amentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a rotary-wing aircraft mechanic to support HQ USAF operations, ensuring safe air transportation for Cabinet Members and visiting dignitaries.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and work on flight controls, engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems while maintaining MIS records.

This role requires FAA certifications or military training, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and eligibility for a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Rotary-wing mechanics shall possess verifiable qualifications from an FAA-certified institute or military aircraft maintenance training courses.
• At least one of: 1) 1 year recent aircraft maintenance on H-60/S-70; 2) FAA A&P certification or FCC license; 3) completed U.S. military aviation maintenance training with 1 year recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transport for Cabinet Members and dignitaries.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance and repairs to structures and components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical parts.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals; determine malfunctions.
• Conduct preflight, thru-flight, post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Assist aircrew in flight preparation and launch/recovery operations.
• Perform system checks and maintain aircraft appearance.
• Operate ground support equipment and use tools/fixtures.
• Document maintenance actions in MIS and maintain records.
• Practice safety, tool control, and FOD prevention at all times.
• Be prepared for temporary duty and travel; work days, swing, night, and weekend shifts.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Power Plant certification

FCC license

Tools

Aircraft hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking a rotary-wing aircraft mechanic to support HQ USAF operations, ensuring safe air transportation for Cabinet Members and visiting dignitaries.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and work on flight controls, engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems while maintaining MIS records.

This role requires FAA certifications or military training, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and eligibility for a secret clearance.