Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Amentum; Carolina (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; 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 a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to perform diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of GSE at the MCAS Cherry Point, NC site. You’ll diagnose issues, document repairs, and ensure equipment readiness for flight operations.

You will work with fleet-wide tools and manuals, train junior staff, and uphold safety and environmental standards while maintaining accurate equipment records and dispatching GSE as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in inspection, maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment.
• Must meet physical requirements related to daily tasks, respirator use, corrosion control, and blasting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CAC.
• Must have a negative pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Trains lower grade workers on diagnoses and repair of less complex problems.
• Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions.
• Uses drawings, wiring diagrams and publications to troubleshoot and repair GSE.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment records and dispatches GSE to support aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Operates, services, and tests GSE, including fuel, oil, coolant and hydraulic systems.
• Disassembles/reassembles GSE components and handles hazardous materials per standards.
• Prepares GSE for storage and deployment; maintains tool control and safety practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Citizenship requirement

Valid driver’s license

Tool handling experience

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amentum is currently searching for Ground Support equipment mechanic to work in our MCAS Cherry Point, NC Site.

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnoses and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

This mechanic maintains Ground Support Equipment, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This worker also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

Corrosion control may include periodic assignment to an enclosed blast/paint booth that requires the use of forced air respiration devices. Use of a forced air respirator will require the employee to be clean shaven for adequate seal and fit purposes.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• At a minimum four (4) years of experience in inspection maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks, Respirator, Corrosion Control, and Blasting.
• There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to clear preliminary Government security background check prior to employment beginning.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) which includes a 7-year background check for installation access.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must be able to possess and maintain tools required on a minimum tool listing within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have a Negative pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military Aviation Support Equipment experience.
• Prior GSE operator experience.

Compensation Details

$38.11

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

10/06/2026 - 12/31/2026

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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