Aircraft Mechanic III — Advanced Maintenance & Safe Ops

Amentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Maryland is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to support HQ USAF plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members and dignitaries. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft components and systems, diagnose issues, and ensure aircraft readiness.

You will inspect, test, and operate ground support equipment, document actions in IMDS, and work across shifts as needed. FAA A&P certification and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required to obtain clearance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Flightline driver's license required.
• Three years’ maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including repairs and modifications to airframe, engines, and components.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using blueprints and manufacturers manuals.
• Inspect前flight, through-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Launch and recover aircraft; conduct operational checks of all systems.
• Operate ground support equipment and perform aircraft ground movements.
• Annotate maintenance actions in aircraft records and IMDS.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Diagnose using schematics

Team coordination

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Job description

Amentum in Maryland is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to support HQ USAF plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members and dignitaries. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft components and systems, diagnose issues, and ensure aircraft readiness.

You will inspect, test, and operate ground support equipment, document actions in IMDS, and work across shifts as needed. FAA A&P certification and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.