Aircraft Worker

Amentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (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 Worker to support HQ USAF operations and safe air transport for Cabinet Members, senior leaders, and visiting dignitaries. You will detail, polish, and prepare aircraft to required standards, with readiness for varying shifts and outdoor work.

The role requires mechanical tool knowledge, safety discipline, and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance and a flightline license. Training and cross-utilization opportunities may apply.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of mechanical tools and aircraft safety is required.
• Must be capable of operating portable fire-fighting equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical data.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft detailing and polishing to the SAM FOX standard.
• Must be meticulous and thorough, following proper procedures and using the right tools and products for each task.
• Able to work at heights and comfortable reaching, bending, with strong attention to detail.
• Operate JLG, genies, and support equipment; outdoor work in inclement weather may be required.
• Assist with towing aircraft and ground handling as needed.
• Operate ground support equipment and use hand tools, special tools, and fixtures as required.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Be able to work day, second, night, and weekend shifts as required.
• Maintain disinfection qualifications for required tasks.
• Could receive cross-utilization training in other maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical tools

Aircraft safety

Technical data literacy

Secret security clearance

Flightline license

Ground handling

FOD awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JLG/Genie lifts

Ground support equipment

Hand tools

Portable fire-fighting equipment

Job description

The Aircraft Worker is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft detailing and polishing to the SAM FOX standard.
• Must be meticulous and thorough in your work, following proper procedures and using the right tools and products for each task.
• Aircraft Workers will be able to work at heights and should be comfortable reaching, bending, and must have a great sense of attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate JLG, genies, and support equipment. Work can be repetitive and working outdoors in inclement weather sometimes is required.
• Will assist with towing aircraft and ground handling as needed.
• Must operate ground support equipment and use hand tools, special tools, and fixtures as required.
• Must practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Must maintain disinfection qualifications to perform required tasks.
• Could receive cross utilization training (CUT) in other maintenance tasks associated within classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A working knowledge of mechanical tools and aircraft safety is required.
• Must be capable of operating portable fire-fighting equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical data.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal military or civilian aircraft maintenance training is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $43.15
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.

Compensation Details

$43.15

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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.

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