Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. The role also maintains and repairs aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. The mechanic performs daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft, and may occasionally lead teams on more complex aircraft-related tasks. Periodic travel may be required to support customer missions. This position is hourly and overtime-eligible under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to the base hourly rate, the employee may be eligible for a health and welfare payment for each hour worked, depending on selected fringe benefits. The stated compensation is $38.24 per hour. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain this clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) certificate.
Competence and knowledge in repairing and maintaining airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
Working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
Working knowledge of technical publications.
Proficiency with Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, for email and other communications.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English; follow verbal and written instructions; and read, write, and comprehend or interpret data.
Ability to perform aircraft mechanic duties and meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods; push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Use adequate ear protection when working in areas with high noise hazards.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of full-time experience working as an aircraft mechanic.
FAA Inspection Authorization.

Responsibilities

Apply airframe and powerplant technical knowledge to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
Solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
Perform daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft.
Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
Provide personal hand tools for aircraft maintenance; Customs will furnish necessary special tools and test equipment.
Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
Prioritize workload schedules on assigned projects.
Travel periodically in support of customer missions.
Follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
Meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
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 insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under SCA provisions