Aircraft Mechanic III

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III to support U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The role manages, inspects, performs, and directs organizational-level maintenance and modifications on EA-18G aircraft, subsystems, support equipment, weapons systems, and aviation life support systems (ALSS). The mechanic must be a certified plane captain and provide technical guidance to other technicians, engineers, and customers. The position requires strong organization and prioritization to meet aircraft delivery schedules, along with the ability to troubleshoot unusual maintenance issues through analysis and testing. The work includes aircraft and engine inspections, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, servicing, modification, corrosion control, and maintenance documentation. The mechanic inspects aircraft to verify work is correct and complete, checks for foreign objects, certifies aircraft and engine logbook entries, directs flight-line and deck operations, and supervises aircraft jacking and towing. The position may involve travel, line-station repairs, emergency-response drills, and administrative work related to aircraft maintenance. The current hiring rate is $48.26 per hour under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, with a stated rate of $49.71 on or around January 1, 2027.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of military aviation maintenance training or a maintenance technical school curriculum.
Seven years of actual and recent aircraft experience.
Six years of F/A-18E/F/EA-18G 310 QAR/CDQAR experience and certification as a plane captain.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft systems and perform general organizational-level maintenance on assigned aircraft.
Experience sufficient to inspect assigned aircraft, direct flight-line or deck operations, and certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries.
Experience in one or more listed specialties: propulsion/engine and fuel systems; ARS pods; airframe/structural; landing gear; launch/arresting; wing/pylon fold; hydraulic/pneumatics; mechanical flight control; egress; environmental control systems; ALSS; avionics communication/navigation/identification/electronic countermeasures/radar and weapon control systems; power distribution/electrical power; instruments; compass; automatic flight control and lighting systems; or corrosion, paint, and final finish.
Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft maintenance.
Strong working knowledge of aviation maintenance quality-assurance processes.
Knowledge of sheet metal, material properties, fuels, and oils.
Ability to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Secret clearance.
Ability to meet physical requirements and pass any medical examinations required to perform assigned tasks.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Ability to perform administrative tasks related to aircraft maintenance, including reports, correspondence, filing, typing, database and system analysis, and maintenance of logbooks and records.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engine, auxiliary power, ventilation and heating systems, and ALSS equipment.
Repair or replace aircraft structures and components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units, using hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment.
Interpret manufacturers’ and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform hourly, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Participate in plane captain boards; the posting states the mechanic has previously been a plane captain board certifier and will be required to sit on boards.
Inspect jet engines and components for damage, wear, defects, and security; test engine operation using testing equipment.
Repair or replace engine components such as fuel controls, fuel and oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves; remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace parts, reassemble, and reinstall engines as needed.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing and manage flight-line activities.
Record work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was completed satisfactorily.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records, certify contractor employees’ Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and maintain aircraft and engine logbooks and related records.
Inspect aircraft for tools and foreign objects that could put aircraft or aircrew at risk, and certify that team maintenance is correct and complete.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance.
Assign project and priority codes and direct cannibalization actions to support the unit maintenance plan and daily flight schedule.
Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, technical directive compliance, modification, assembly, surface-finish removal, corrosion control, and preservation or de-preservation services on aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems.
Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers and customers, and prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
Perform administrative aircraft-maintenance duties, including preparing reports and correspondence, filing, typing, database and system analysis, and maintaining associated records.
Participate in required detachment emergency-response drills, including flight-deck/line and hangar firefighting, emergency reclamation and salvage, and aircraft movement drills.
Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and procedural requirements; complete required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, and participate in emergency-response tasks and safety committees or teams.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward the purchase of benefits listed in the posting.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Paid vacation, accrued biweekly according to years of service.
Pension.
401(k).
11 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.
401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.
Paid time off.