Tools & Parts Attendant

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is hiring Tool and Parts Attendants at NAS Oceana, VA to support U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance operations.

The role involves issuing, receiving, storing, and inventorying tools, equipment, and related items, with strict record-keeping and tagging requirements. Candidates must meet physical requirements, pass background and security checks, have a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver license, and be able to work shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Shift work is required.
• Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver license.
• Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications and manuals.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pass physical requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a CAC card/clearance.

Responsibilities

• Issuing, receiving, storing and inventorying tools, equipment, hazmat and shop items.
• Maintain records of issued/received tools and requisition stock when needed.
• Inspect tools for wear/defects and report findings.
• Tag or engrave tools/equipment and apply markings.
• Possess credentials/clearance as required.

Skills

Tool handling

Reading technical pubs

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Lifting 50 lbs

Security clearance

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Special tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Amentum is immediately hiring Tool and Parts attendants in support of U.S. Navy Aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, VA.

Aircraft Tool and Parts Attendants are responsible for the following tasks: Issuing, Receiving, Storing and inventorying all assigned tools, equipment, hazmat, shop equipment and specialized tools/test equipment. Attendants will be required to keep records of tools that are issued or received, requisition stock as needed, unpack and store any new equipment and supplies. Attendants will visually inspect tools for wear, defects and missing parts and report findings as required. Attendants will be required to treat tools and equipment with preservatives such as grease or oils additionally they will be required to attach identification tags or markings or to engrave tools and equipment utilizing an electric marking tool. Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of a CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.

Minimum Requirements:

• Shift work is required.
• Must have a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver license (if North Carolina resident).
• Must have Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Should be a self-motivator and work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience with U.S. Navy aviation experience on F/A-18 aircraft highly preferred.
• Two (2) years’ actual and recent organizational level aircraft maintenance experience desired.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

About Amentum:

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000employees in more than 70 countriesacross all 7 continents.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $23.84 per hour. Plus $8.10 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

Compensation Details: $23.84

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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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:

11/04/2026 - 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.