Aircraft Worker (AR): Eglin AFB

Amentum; Eglin Village (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Worker in Florida to repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft structures and components under supervision. The role requires prior AR technician qualification and a SECRET clearance, with duties including testing repaired parts and potential travel for duty.

Candidate should have a high school diploma with math, plus a basic aircraft maintenance course and at least three years of related experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance directives.
• Understanding of Air Force supply procedures and hazardous waste handling.
• Completion of a basic applicable aircraft maintenance course is mandatory.
• Minimum of three years performing maintenance on aircraft structures, systems or components.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and inspects aircraft structures and components under supervision.
• Removes and installs aircraft components and conducts tests of repaired systems.
• May perform jacking, lifting, and towing operations and corrosion inspections.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Technical data interpretation

Hazardous materials handling

MIS (CAMS/IMDS) proficiency

Education

High school diploma with math

Basic aircraft maintenance course

Tools

MIS (CAMS/IMDS)

Job description

Pay Rate: $38.10/hr

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

In addition to the required qualifications in the attached job description, you must be a fully qualified AR technician to fulfill this requirement. You must have held an Air Force F-15 Crew Chief AFSC and possess the required qualifications in the attached job description i.e. flight controls / canopy rigging. . Must be able to travel in performance of these duties. SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

Compensation Details:

38.10

Original Posting:

05/15/2026 - 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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