Aircraft Worker

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Worker to support U.S. Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The role performs aircraft pre- and post-operational checks, support-equipment fueling and operation, inspections, and periodic maintenance. It also services aircraft engines and components and makes repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. The worker supports daily flight operations by preparing support equipment, starting aircraft, launching aircraft, and directing aircraft in accordance with flight schedules and timelines. Work is performed in shops, aircraft hangars, on the flight line, and shipboard. The position requires a Secret clearance, facility credentials and authorization, and travel. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training or experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Three years of actual and recent related experience in the field consistent with contract/delivery-order requirements; an A&P license is considered equivalent to three years of aircraft-field experience.
F/A-18E/F and/or EA-18G qualified Plane Captain experience is required for assignment as a Line Aircraft Worker.
Must have and maintain a Secret clearance and facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must meet the physical requirements associated with the work and/or pass medical examinations related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Position requires travel.
Ability to regularly stand and use hands to handle or feel; frequently walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions; and occasionally sit, climb, balance, taste, or smell.
Frequently lift 40–45 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
Use fall-protection equipment with personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Repair aircraft under the direction of higher-grade workers, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components using hand tools.
Make adjustments and settings, including cable tension and seat movement settings.
Identify standard replacement parts using parts manuals and comparisons with samples.
Service engines and aircraft components at line stations, performing repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform pre-flight and recovery activities, including pre-positioning support equipment and aircraft start-up; launch and direct aircraft in support of daily flight schedules and timelines.
Perform Daily/Turnaround, Conditional, and Special Inspections and maintenance in accordance with Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC) and NAVAIR technical manuals.
Inspect aircraft for tools and other foreign objects that could put the aircraft or aircrew at risk.
Perform pre- and post-operational checks, fuel and operate support equipment, and conduct conditional/scheduled inspections and periodic maintenance on equipment such as ladders, tie-downs, and chocks.
Complete other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.
Follow safety requirements, complete required training, fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency-response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, quality-system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward the purchase of listed benefits, including medical, dental, AD&D, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability.
Paid vacation, accrued biweekly, with annual allotments based on service: 144 hours for 0–5 years, 184 hours for 5–10 years, 224 hours for 10–15 years, 264 hours for 15–20 years, and 272 hours for more than 20 years.
Pension and 401(k).
11 paid holidays annually, prorated depending on hire date.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.