Aircraft Mechanic II Airframe

Amentum•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II performs and coordinates maintenance, inspection, repair, modification, servicing, and preservation of aircraft structures and systems, including airframes, engines, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, hydraulics, electrical systems, auxiliary power units, ventilation and heating systems, and aircraft accessories. The role includes scheduled and unscheduled inspections, flight-line and hangar maintenance, and keeping aircraft safe and mission-ready. The mechanic may specialize in engine, airframe, or electrical repair and may be responsible for additional aircraft maintenance or administrative duties. The role requires using and interpreting maintenance manuals, technical and engineering data, service bulletins, operating instructions, and other specifications. Duties include maintaining accurate maintenance records, verifying completed work, coordinating aircraft jacking and towing, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. The employee must obtain and maintain required qualifications and certifications, including quality assurance, Plane Captain, Hydraulic Contamination, and Tire & Wheel qualifications as applicable. The position is performed on site and requires availability to work all shifts. Work involves frequent movement around aircraft and exposure to mechanical parts, elevated or precarious areas, outdoor weather, electrical hazards, vibration, and loud noise. The employee must be able to meet aircraft-specific weight limits and physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Amentum emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of actual and recent O-level H-60S/R aircraft maintenance experience, or equivalent rotary aircraft experience as a rated Aircraft Structural Mechanic (AM).
At least five years of actual H-60 CDQAR/QAR experience.
Two years of experience performed at a management level.
Ability to obtain and maintain required qualifications and complete Personal Qualification Standards within the timeframe specified by site instructions.
Ability to obtain and maintain Tire & Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination certifications.
Ability to obtain and maintain Plane Captain qualification.
Availability to work all shifts on site.
Ability to read, write, and interpret technical data and special operating instructions.
In-depth knowledge of the applicable aircraft and thorough working knowledge of applicable technical publications.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and NALCOMIS/OOMA.
Good verbal and written communication skills and leadership ability.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job and pass any medical examinations related to assigned duties.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) with Tier 3 adjudication.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with U.S. Naval repair maintenance operations on military aircraft.
120 Airframes Supervisor or Phase Coordinator experience.
040 QAR experience.
AS9100 auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including fuselage, blades, rigging, flight controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ and maintenance manuals, OPNAV 4790, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, local GOP, LOI, PQS, safety orders, and other specifications.
Perform scheduled and other inspections, including 200-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, hourly, and calendar inspections.
Inspect engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burns, distortion, wear, security issues, oil leaks, and missing or damaged segments; test engine operation using testing equipment.
Repair or replace engine and aircraft components, including generators, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls and pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves; remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and install engines as required.
Adjust, repair, and replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing gearboxes, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, checking brakes, and performing corrosion prevention.
Coordinate and participate in aircraft jacking and towing.
Record work performed in maintenance records, include safety-of-flight items, and verify work was completed satisfactorily.
Service, inspect, remove, and install engine, airframe, electrical, and ordnance components in hangars or on the flight line, keeping aircraft safe and mission-ready.
Repair and modify structural, precision, and functional spare parts, assemblies, aircraft systems, and components; specialize in one or more areas of engine, airframe, or electrical repair.
Demonstrate leadership by assigning and monitoring work and ensuring safety procedures are followed.
Maintain housekeeping in work areas and shops and participate in the Foreign Object Damage (FOD) program.
Obtain and maintain required qualifications and licenses, including Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative as a rated Airframer, Quality Assurance Representative, Plane Captain, support equipment licenses, and applicable Hydraulic Contamination and Tire & Wheel qualifications; may be required to qualify as a Phase Coordinator.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials and comply with safety, quality, procedure, and applicable contract requirements.
Perform other position-related duties within the QA department or as assigned or requested.