Aircraft Worker (Phase): Eglin AFB

Amentum company; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Worker to repair, maintain and inspect aircraft structures, systems and components under supervision. You will remove and install components and conduct tests on repaired parts, with potential duties in jacking, towing, corrosion inspection, and crash recovery.

Candidate should have at least three years of relevant experience and a four-year documented experience preference, with SECRET clearance required. Equal opportunity employer statements apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance directives, and data reporting procedures.
• High school math coursework is desirable; basic aircraft maintenance course mandatory.
• Minimum of three years performing aircraft maintenance functions including installing, inspecting, repairing, or overhauling aircraft structures, systems, and components.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment under supervision.
• Removes and installs aircraft components and conducts functional tests.
• May perform jacking, lifting, towing, corrosion inspection, and phase/periodic inspections.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Maintenance directives

Data reporting procedures

Education

High school with mathematics

Basic aircraft maintenance course

Tools

MIS (CAMS/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 a minimum four (4) years documented experience, preferably within the last ten (10) years, with preferential consideration to those potential employees with documented experience on F-15s and/or F-16s. Must have experience with phase and/or periodic inspections. SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Compensation Details:

39.24

Original Posting:

10/02/2026 - 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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