Lead Aircraft Mechanic — Onsite Leader (King Air/1900)

Amentum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

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 Site Lead Mechanic in San Diego to oversee the operation and maintenance of aircraft, subsystems, and support equipment. Lead maintenance teams, coordinate inspections, and manage spares through COMP, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and contract requirements.

The role requires a current FAA A&P license, several years of aviation maintenance experience, and the ability to liaise with Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years aircraft maintenance experience.
• 3+ years King Air/1900 series aircraft maintenance including complex mods.
• 1+ year as a site lead on a similar effort.
• Current FAA A&P license.
• Ability to direct a maintenance workforce.
• On-site liaison with Government.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (US citizenship required).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating and maintaining the aircraft, subsystems and support equipment.
• Oversee maintenance, inspections, and launch/recovery operations.
• Manage contractor-owned spares and support equipment via COMP.
• Coordinate repair/overhaul of repairable spares at FAA-certified shops.
• Serve as on-site liaison with Government.

Skills

5+ years aircraft maintenance

3+ years King Air/1900 series

1+ year site lead experience

FAA A&P license

Direct a maintenance workforce

On-site Government liaison

US DoD Secret Clearance eligible

High School Diploma/GED

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Site Lead Mechanic in San Diego to oversee the operation and maintenance of aircraft, subsystems, and support equipment. Lead maintenance teams, coordinate inspections, and manage spares through COMP, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and contract requirements.

The role requires a current FAA A&P license, several years of aviation maintenance experience, and the ability to liaise with Government stakeholders.