Aircraft Maint Tech II-S70i

Amentum•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

This is a journeyman-level position and the second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians. The technician independently inspects and repairs rotary-wing aircraft, engines, components, and systems, and assesses damage, condition, and appropriate repair methods. Work may be performed off site at outlying field locations, with approximately 10%–50% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California. The role involves depot-level and field maintenance in accordance with approved procedures, inspection and repair of aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, correction of deficiencies, and returning aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair. Work may include confined-space entry maintenance, including aircraft fuel tank repairs. The technician may be required to become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in the applicable aircraft ground-operations program(s). The listed hourly rate is $59.03. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws.

Requirements

Possession of FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s Certificates.
Possession of a valid Class-C Driver’s License.
Three years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician.
Two years of experience working on CAL FIRE rotor-wing type-specific aircraft.
Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician.
Knowledge of FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structures, systems, controls, engines, and components.
Ability to work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or unsupervised at outlying field locations.
Thorough working knowledge of fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems.
Approximately 10%–50% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California.

Responsibilities

Independently inspect and repair rotary-wing aircraft, engines, components, and systems.
Assess aircraft damage and condition and determine appropriate repair methods.
Perform depot-level and field maintenance on aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components, and systems in accordance with approved procedures.
Inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, determine problems, and correct deficiencies.
Return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair.
Perform confined-space-entry maintenance, which may include aircraft fuel tank repairs.
Work at outlying field locations as needed and travel to fire bases throughout California.
If required, become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in applicable aircraft ground operations programs.