Aircraft Technician - Structural & Systems Repair (Secret)

Amentum; Florida; On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to repair, maintain, and inspect aircraft structures, systems, and components under supervision. Tasks include removing and installing components and performing functional tests on repaired parts and systems.

Special certifications may be required; the role may involve adjusting, aligning, rigging, or towing. A flight line driver license and a SECRET clearance are often necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance directives; data reporting procedures.
• Basic aircraft maintenance course required; high school math courses desirable.
• Minimum 3 years performing aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair or overhaul.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft structures, systems, and components.
• Remove and install aircraft components and perform functional tests.
• Assist in corrosion inspection, prevention, and repair; rig systems if needed.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

MIS/IMDS

Hazardous waste handling

High school diploma

Aircraft maintenance course

3+ years experience

Education

High school diploma

Basic aircraft maintenance course

Tools

MIS/IMDS

Job description

Classification Description

Repairs, maintains, and inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment under the technical direction of an Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic (Senior) or Lead. Removes and installs aircraft components. Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems. Special certifications may be required. May be required to adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems. May be required to perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations. Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. May be required to perform crash recovery duties. Required to perform assigned tasks within your work center that directly supports necessary functions of this job classification.

Specialty Qualifications

a. Knowledge. Knowledge of the principles applying to aircraft systems, concepts and applications of maintenance directives and data reporting, and using technical data is mandatory. Knowledge of Air Force supply and deficiency reporting procedures and the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials is mandatory. Knowledge of MIS (CAMS/IMDS) and desktop computer operations and use is mandatory. Must have working knowledge of Air Force supply procedures to look up, place orders, receive and maintain parts and materials to complete assigned work.

b. Education. Completion of high school with courses in mathematics is desirable. Completion of a basic applicable aircraft maintenance course is mandatory.

c. Experience. Qualification as Aircraft Worker is mandatory. A minimum of three years of performing functions, such as installing, inspecting, repairing or overhauling aircraft structures, systems, and components, is mandatory.

Special Certifications and Qualifications required for position

Must have held a 2A6X4 (Fuels) Air Force Specialty Code or civilian/sister service equivalent. Must have a minimum a minimum four (4) years documented experience, preferably within the last ten (10) years, on F-15s and/or F-16s. Must be able to obtain and retain a flight line drivers license. SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

Compensation Details:

38.10

Original Posting:

07/14/2026 - 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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