Senior Aircraft Mechanic III KC-46 Expert (2nd Shift)

Amentum; California (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III at Edwards to perform inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft, ensuring safety and readiness. The role requires strict adherence to Technical Orders, SOPs, AF Instructions, and coordination with QA and government inspectors.

You will work second shift around 2pm, oversee jacking, towing, inspections, and document maintenance. You will mentor on-the-job training and coordinate parts and maintenance activities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of heavy aircraft maintenance and/or hands-on flightline operations.
• Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft servicing procedures, manuals, data and parts catalogs.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) preferred.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques and FAA regulations.
• Must possess strong leadership, attention to detail, and able to obtain Secret clearance.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft.
• Adhere to Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, AF Instructions and directives by site management.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex maintenance problems with other mechanics.
• Plan and schedule utilization and communicate with operational customers.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and document maintenance actions.
• Oversee jacking, lifting and towing operations; sign off safe-for-flight inspections.
• Inspect aircraft structures, systems and components; interpret findings and corrective actions.
• Perform end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, and phase inspections; routine troubleshooting.
• Provide OJT to Mechanics/Technicians and assist in training records.

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Flightline operations

Troubleshooting

FAA A&P License

Secret clearance

Driver's license

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III at Edwards to perform inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft, ensuring safety and readiness. The role requires strict adherence to Technical Orders, SOPs, AF Instructions, and coordination with QA and government inspectors.

You will work second shift around 2pm, oversee jacking, towing, inspections, and document maintenance. You will mentor on-the-job training and coordinate parts and maintenance activities in a fast-paced