Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum • Corpus Christi, TX

23h

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II 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 applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation, interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals to solve moderate to complex problems.

The position performs daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft, including inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation. The mechanic furnishes personal hand tools; Customs provides necessary special tools and test equipment. The role may occasionally lead teams on complex aircraft-related tasks, make entries in aircraft logs and records, prioritize assigned project workloads, and periodically travel in support of customer missions.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance. Work involves physical aircraft maintenance, including movement within aircraft interiors and specified unpressurized areas, and may involve exposure to high noise hazards. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position covered by the Service Contract Act. The listed compensation rate is $38.24 per hour. An additional health and welfare payment may be available under SCA provisions, depending on selected fringe benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Competence and knowledge in repair and maintenance of 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 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, and ability to communicate through email and software applications.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to comprehend and interpret data.
• Physical ability to perform aircraft mechanic duties and move freely about the aircraft interior and the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead while meeting aircraft-specific weight limits.
• Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to pull, push, 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 technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
• Interpret technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturer manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Perform daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Perform aircraft inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• Furnish personal hand tools for aircraft maintenance; necessary special tools and test equipment are furnished by Customs.
• Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
• Prioritize workload schedules for assigned projects.
• Travel periodically in support of customers’ missions.
• Follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.

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 under Service Contract Act provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED