Aircraft Maintenance Technician II (C-130)

Amentum•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

This is the journey and second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians. The technician works independently to inspect and repair aircraft, engines, components, and systems, and to assess damage, condition, and repair methods. Work may be performed off site at outlying field locations, including assignment as a base mechanic. The position may also be assigned other program duties and tasks as directed. The role involves approximately 10%–50% travel, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California.

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician certificates.
A valid Class-C California driver’s license.
Five years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician.
Two years of experience working on C-130 aircraft.
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.
Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician.

Nice To Haves

Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C-130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year CAL FIRE-specific aircraft requirement.

Responsibilities

Independently inspect and repair aircraft, engines, components, and systems.
Assess aircraft and component damage and condition, and determine methods of repair.
Work independently at a central aviation maintenance facility or unsupervised at outlying field locations, potentially as a base mechanic.
Perform depot-level and field maintenance on aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components, and systems according to approved procedures.
Inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, identify problems, correct deficiencies, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair.
Perform other duties and tasks in the program as directed.
Travel approximately 10%–50%, including overnight stays, to fire bases throughout California.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Vacation accrued bi-weekly: 80 hours for 1–4.99 years of Company service, increasing every five years
Personal leave accumulating at four hours per pay period, up to 13 days per calendar year
11 recognized holidays