Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role performs structural maintenance, inspection, corrosion control, and repair on assigned and transient aircraft and support equipment, including advanced composite repairs. It also involves operating ground support equipment, researching technical data, fabricating structural components and assemblies, coordinating maintenance activities, and documenting discrepancies in maintenance systems. The position requires working day, swing, or night shifts and weekends as needed, maintaining training requirements, and traveling, including on temporary duty assignments (TDYs).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures.
Working knowledge of corrosion-control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read and interpret data.
Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occupational physical required.
Respirator training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training, and CPR training required.
FAA Airframe license required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid state driver's license (Real ID) and ability to obtain and maintain a flight-line driver license.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of recent structural experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect aircraft and support equipment, evaluate damage, and perform repairs on assigned and transient assets.
Operate associated ground support equipment and use applicable hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives to return aircraft to operational condition.
Evaluate, design, and manufacture logistics improvement projects.
Research technical data and manufacture structural components, cables, and tubing assemblies.
Use maintenance instructions and technical data to inspect and repair assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
Perform on-equipment and off-equipment maintenance, including advanced aircraft composite repairs.
Use maintenance drawings and blueprints to repair assigned equipment.
Perform aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections and evaluate paint requirements.
Remove and treat corrosion and apply protective coatings to aircraft and support equipment.
Perform shop and flight-line maintenance to ensure aircraft structural integrity.
Coordinate maintenance efforts with Production Supervisors and the Maintenance Operations Coordination Center.
Document discrepancies in applicable forms and enter data in the Maintenance Information System.
Comply with safety, housekeeping, tool-control, and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention programs.
Receive CUT training within the classification and maintain required training.
Travel as required, including on temporary duty assignments (TDYs).
Perform other duties as assigned.