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Aircraft Mechanic
Company | Amentum |
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Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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Salary | $52.04 – $52.04 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
- Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship required to obtain clearance.
- High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required.
- Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
- Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems to include airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems, and aircraft engines.
- Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives.
- Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment.
- Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
- Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
- The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable.
- Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
- Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
- May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
- May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
- Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by the customer).
- May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer at least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft.
- UH-60 Blackhawk experience highly desired.