Aircraft Mechanic III

Vertical Mag; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III to perform inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft at the Lancaster site in California. You will work with a team of mechanics to diagnose complex issues, adhere to technical orders, SOPs, and government directives, and ensure maintenance is completed for safe flight readiness.

Responsibilities include overseeing jacking, lifting, and towing, coordinating IPIs/MGIs with QA/government, and documenting maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) preferred.
• Broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with attention to detail.
• Must have a current state driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain aircraft per manuals and directives.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex maintenance problems.
• Oversee aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Coordinate with QA and government for IPIs and MGIs.
• Complete maintenance documentation in information systems.
• Assist in maintenance meetings and provide updates on aircraft status.

Skills

Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Secret clearance

State driver's license

FAA regulations knowledge

Ability to interpret technical manuals

Job description

Maintenance | Lancaster California, United States

Job Description

Job DescriptionAircraft Mechanic III- Edwards Performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft.Responsibilities include, but not limited to:Adheres to all Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and any other directives identified by Site Management or the PWSWork with other mechanics and technical representatives to trouble shoot,diagnoseand solve unusual and complex maintenance problems.Ability to apply logic and good judgment, understand technical order diagrams and procedures, use test equipment for analysis of airframe, engine, flight control,pneudraulic, fuel,electrical/electronicsystems, problems.Plan and scheduleaircraftutilizationand maintenance activity and coordinates performance with operational customer.Maintainaccurateparts inventory.Assign maintenance and repair tasks and monitors/evaluates their completion.Responsibility to oversee and performsaircraftjacking, lifting, and towing operations.Inspectsaircraftstructures, systems, components, and related systems.Responsibility to oversee and performsaircraftandcomponentinspections.Interprets inspection findings anddeterminesadequacy of corrective actions.Performand sign offaircraftsafe for flight inspections.Perform launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduledinspections/maintenance.Preflight/thru flight/BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, and servicing.Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all electro-mechanical systems and components on theaircraftat the organizational level of maintenance.Servicesaircraft. Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.Troubleshoots andmaintainsaircraftstructures, systems, components, and related equipment.Removes and installsaircraftcomponents.Coordinates with QA and the government to understand which tasks require In Process Inspections (IPIs) and Mandatory Government Inspections (MGIs) and ensures government and/or QA is on-site to perform IPIs and MGIs.Upon request, attend local maintenance production and scheduling meetings, providing aircraft status updates and assisting in scheduling aircraft maintenance activitiesCompletes aircraft forms and maintenance information systems documentation accurately, completing all documentation as soon as practical, but always prior to the end of shift.Orders parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and ensures supply discipline, categorizing orders in accordance with Air Force parts/supply/equipment urgency designatorsAssists in implementing the Base Emergency Management ProgramOperates vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirementsNotifies the government when aircraft are “crew ready” in accordance with timelines prescribed in the PWSConducts aircrew debriefsAssists with providing OJT to Mechanics/Technicians, to include signing off training records.Perform all other position-related duties as assigned.Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Minimum of twelve (12) years working knowledge ofaircraftmaintenance operations experience must include complying with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals, and parts catalogs.Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft preferred.Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) preferred.Must have a broad working knowledge ofaircraftmaintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications.Demonstrated leadership ability combined with attention to detail.Must have knowledge of the scope and limitation of various categories of maintenance and their application.Must have a current state drivers license.Must be able to obtain andmaintainSecret clearance. NOTE: U.S. citizenship isrequiredfor facilitycredentials/authorizationat this work site.Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:Must possess the ability to carry and lift overhead up to 50 pounds.Duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting for purposes of moving equipment, boarding and de-boarding the aircraft, performing maintenance using ladders, and performing maintenance atop and below aircraft.Work is primarily performed outside in a high-level noise environment.Performing maintenance in low-light areas, operating support equipment after daylight hours. Work is occasionally performed in inclement weather. Compensation Details:56.90 Original Posting: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. 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