LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic 1 - NON A&P

Amentum; Louisiana; On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic I - NON A&P to troubleshoot and repair aircraft structures, engines, and subsystems. You will perform scheduled inspections, read technical manuals, and use precision tools to ensure airworthiness.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, tool ownership, and adherence to safety and credentials policies. Qualified candidates will have aviation maintenance experience, including rotary wing work, and the ability to obtain A&P certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain A&P Certification prior to starting employment.
• Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience with two (2) years on rotary wing aircraft and LUH-72.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials; US Citizenship required.
• Tools are required; must provide own tools and toolbox; tools must be shadowed and etched with PID.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair aircraft structures, including wings and fuselage, and components such as rigging and hydraulic units.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair methods.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, and periodic inspections on aircraft systems and engines.
• Inspect jet engine turbine blades for cracks and wear; test engine operation with specialized equipment.
• Replace or repair worn components, disassemble and reassemble engines, and reinstall on aircraft.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and record work performed.
• May supervise jacking and towing operations and service engines and airframe components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Aircraft maintenance

Reading manuals

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

The LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic I - NON A&P troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as drills.

• Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.

• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

• Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain A&P Certification prior to starting employment.

• Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned LUH-72 (MDS).

• All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years.

• MDS experience may be waived by COR if the mechanic is undergoing or completed the Contractor's Government approved on-the-job (OJT) program.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

• Tools are Required , must provide own tools and toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

Compensation Details

$35.27

Original Posting

09/17/2026 - 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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