The Aircraft Mechanic-Aviation Life Support Services (PR) performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components and equipment. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed. Interpret IETMS, Maintenance Instruction Manuals, and Company directives to perform maintenance.
Install and remove cartridge actuated devices and propulsion actuated devices.
Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
Repair, fit, maintain and preserve pilots' personal equipment.
Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment. Initiate and update checkout/return records.
Assemble, place in service and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask assemblies, survival vest, helmets and other related safety/survival equipment.
Perform aircraft conditional and special inspections of installed safety/survival equipment. Identifies and treats corrosion.
Briefs and debriefs aircrew on use and condition of survival equipment.
Maintains foreign object damage (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool control programs.
Minimum Requirements
Shall be a qualified PR "A" School graduate or Air Force school graduate IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series.
Minimum of three years within the last five years practical experience at the organizational or intermediate level is required.
Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
Shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned. Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, MH-60S or F-16A/B aircraft required
Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions and special tools and test equipment.
Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems.
Previous Military must provide member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge
Must be customer oriented.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Government Clearance
Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Possess valid State Driver's license.
High School diploma
Preferred Qualifications
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent
Hazardous Waste Communication Training
FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
Security Clearance Awareness Training
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
OOMA/NALCOMIS Trained - Valid State Driver's License
ESD Trained
Support Equipment Operator's License
Collateral Duty Inspector (as directed)
Egress System Checkout
Non-Nuclear Ordnance Explosive Handling Certified
Plane Captain Qualified
Aircraft Towing Certified
Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
Fuel Surveillance Trained
Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosions/Working Environment
This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities.
May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 70 pounds.
Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature; wind, rain, snow, ice, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $54.47 (Hourly rate set by CBA)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
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 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Compensation Details:
$54.47
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:
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) .
