UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic I: Precision Engine & Systems Tech

Amentum; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I to troubleshoot malfunctions across aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, and related systems. You will read manuals, perform multiple inspections, and repair or replace components using specialized tools in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a valid A&P license or equivalent experience, ability to obtain credentials, and US citizenship for facility access.

Qualifications

• Valid up-to-date A&P license.
• If no A&P license, shall have 3 years aviation maintenance experience, 2 years rotary wing aircraft experience, and 2 years on UH60.
• All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Must be able to obtain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization.
• Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair methods.
• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other inspections and tests engines for malfunctions.
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades for cracks and wear using testing equipment to locate issues.
• Replaces or repairs worn components (carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, pumps, gearboxes) and reassembles engines.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft accessories; performs preflight to post-flight maintenance inspections.
• May supervise jacking/towing and service engines and airframe components; may specialize in structural or engine work; may require FAA license.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading technical data

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Torque wrenches

Testing equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking a UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I to troubleshoot malfunctions across aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, and related systems. You will read manuals, perform multiple inspections, and repair or replace components using specialized tools in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a valid A&P license or equivalent experience, ability to obtain credentials, and US citizenship for facility access.