Aircraft Mechanic Lead

Amentum • San Diego, CA • 1h ago

Job Summary

Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on C-12, C-26, T-6, and/or UC-35 aircraft. Is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness. These tasks are performed on avionics & electrical systems, engines, flight controls and airframe components. Repairs are performed using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Principal Accountabilities

Work Tasks: The following tasks are examples of the effort required to perform the duties outlined in the purpose of the position. This list is not all-inclusive.

Perform duties as outlined in the purpose of this position.

Comply with written Customer and company maintenance and logistics procedures and policies.

Comply with the FAA regulations as applicable.

Know, understand and comply with the requirements outlined in the contract performance work statement (PWS).

Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.

Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.

Know and understand the functions and requirements of computerized maintenance software.

Maintain a clean and organized work place.

Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.

Deploy the overseas locations to support operations requirements.

Perform engine run or taxi operations. Meet requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.

Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

May be required to work and/or rotate for a multiple shift operation.

Required to provide own hand tools, marked, shadowed and inventoried AR I/A/W 95.20 (GOP).

Reports To: Site Supervisor or AM3

Knowledge & Skills

Possesses a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) license and shows compliance with FAR 65.83, recent experience requirements.

Obtain/maintain secret security clearance.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining professional and non-confrontational attitude.

Experience & Education

High School degree or equivalent required.

Two years flight line experience with specific experience on Army C-12 (Beechcraft 200/300/1900), C-26 (Metroliner), T-6 (Beechcraft Texan), and/or UC-35 (Citation V Ultra/Encore) aircraft preferred.

Clearance Requirement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security clearance. Please NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security clearance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Be physically able to deploy to overseas locations.

Must possess an unexpired US Passport.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.

Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.

Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.

COMPENSATION

The annual starting salary/ hourly rate for this position is between $52.37 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

BENEFITS

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, paid time off, and safe time, and parental leave.

Compensation Details:

$52.37

Original Posting:

04/27/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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