Aircraft Mechanic III

Amentum•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

Performs inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting on assigned aircraft. The role supports aircraft readiness through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, component replacement, and coordination with operational customers, Quality Assurance, and government representatives. The mechanic documents maintenance activities, manages parts and inventory, supports training, and follows applicable technical and Air Force directives. The position is scheduled for second shift, starting at or around 2 p.m. Work is primarily outdoors in a high-noise environment and may involve low-light conditions, support equipment operation after daylight hours, and occasional inclement weather. Physical duties include carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds overhead, walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting, including work on ladders and above and below aircraft. The listed compensation is $56.90 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

At least 10 years of heavy aircraft maintenance and/or hands-on flightline operations, real-time troubleshooting, and mission-critical aircraft turnaround in high-tempo environments.
Extensive knowledge of aircraft servicing procedures, maintenance manuals, technical data, and parts catalogs, and the ability to apply them accurately under operational pressure.
Broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications.
Demonstrated leadership ability and attention to detail.
Knowledge of the scope and limitations of various maintenance categories and their application.
Current state driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds overhead and perform the stated physical duties.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft.
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Responsibilities

Follow Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and other directives identified by Site Management or the PWS.
Work with mechanics and technical representatives to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve unusual and complex maintenance problems.
Apply technical order diagrams and procedures and use test equipment to analyze airframe, engine, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, and electrical/electronic system problems.
Plan and schedule aircraft utilization and maintenance activity, coordinating performance with the operational customer.
Maintain accurate parts inventory.
Assign maintenance and repair tasks and monitor and evaluate their completion.
Oversee and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment; oversee and perform aircraft and component inspections.
Interpret inspection findings and determine whether corrective actions are adequate.
Perform and sign off aircraft safe-for-flight inspections.
Perform launch, recovery, scheduled, and unscheduled inspections and maintenance.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, and servicing.
Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain aircraft electromechanical systems and components at the organizational level of maintenance.
Service aircraft and perform end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
Remove and install aircraft components.
Coordinate with QA and the government to identify tasks requiring In Process Inspections (IPIs) and Mandatory Government Inspections (MGIs), and ensure government and/or QA personnel are present to perform them.
Attend local maintenance production and scheduling meetings upon request, provide aircraft status updates, and assist with scheduling maintenance activities.
Complete aircraft forms and maintenance information system documentation accurately and as soon as practical, always before the end of the shift.
Order parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and follow supply discipline, including appropriate urgency designators.
Assist in implementing the Base Emergency Management Program.
Operate vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirements.
Notify the government when aircraft are crew ready within timelines prescribed in the PWS.
Conduct aircrew debriefs.
Assist with on-the-job training for mechanics and technicians, including signing off training records.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.