Aircraft Mechanic III

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to support U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The position manages, inspects, performs, and directs organizational-level maintenance and modifications on EA-18G aircraft, subsystems, support equipment, related weapons systems, and aviation life-support systems (ALSS). The mechanic must be certified as a plane captain and provide technical guidance to team members and lower-level technicians. The role also analyzes and tests aircraft systems to resolve unusual maintenance problems and supports structural/mechanical engineers and customers. The work includes troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, replacing, servicing, modifying, and testing aircraft structures, engines, flight controls, landing gear, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic, ALSS, and other systems. Duties include conducting scheduled and operational inspections; directing flight-line/deck operations, aircraft jacking and towing, and cannibalization actions; certifying that maintenance is correct and complete; and making or certifying aircraft and engine logbook entries. The mechanic prioritizes work to meet aircraft delivery and flight schedules, inspects aircraft for foreign objects, and may perform line-station repairs or specialize in particular systems or engine repair. The position also involves maintenance documentation and administrative work, including preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining aircraft and engine logbooks and associated records, and performing database and system analysis. Travel is required, and participation in emergency response drills may be required. Employees are expected to follow Amentum and customer safety, quality, environmental, and operating procedures. The posted hiring rate is $48.26 per hour, with a stated CBA rate of $49.71 on or around January 1, 2027. The posting describes a benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, holidays, pension and 401(k), and other listed benefits; specific provisions may vary under applicable agreements.

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 aircraft-system malfunctions and perform general organizational-level maintenance on assigned aircraft.
Experience and ability to inspect assigned aircraft, direct flight-line/deck operations, and certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries.
One or more specialties in propulsion/engine and fuel systems; ARS pods; airframe/structural, landing gear, launch/arresting, wing/pylon fold, hydraulic/pneumatics, or mechanical flight-control systems; egress and/or 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 and ability to meet associated physical requirements and/or pass medical examinations required for daily assigned tasks.
Ability to travel.
Ability to perform administrative and documentation duties related to aircraft maintenance.
Ability to participate in emergency response drills as required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, ventilation and heating systems, and ALSS equipment.
Repair or replace aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
Interpret manufacturers’ and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform hourly, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Inspect jet engines and components for damage, wear, corrosion, cracks, distortion, security, and other defects; test engine operation using testing equipment.
Repair or replace engine components and accessories, remove and disassemble engines for inspection and repair, and reassemble and install engines in aircraft as needed.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and other aircraft servicing duties.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing and direct line-management activities.
Record work performed in maintenance records, verify work was satisfactorily completed, and make and certify aircraft and engine logbook entries.
Provide technical guidance and expertise to lower-level technicians and support structural/mechanical engineers and customers.
Inspect aircraft for tools and foreign objects and certify that team maintenance is correct and complete.
Assign project and priority codes and direct cannibalization actions to support the maintenance plan and daily flight schedule.
Perform inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, technical directive compliance, modification, assembly, surface-finish removal, corrosion control, preservation, and de-preservation work on assigned aircraft and aeronautical equipment systems.
Perform administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance, including reports, correspondence, filing, typing, database and system analysis, and maintenance of logbooks and records.
Participate in required emergency response and detachment drills, including firefighting, reclamation and salvage, and aircraft movement drills.
Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures and complete required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.