Aircraft Worker

Amentum • Oak Harbor, WA

3d • 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 pre- and post-operational checks, fueling and operation of support equipment, inspections, and periodic maintenance. Work may take place in shops, aircraft hangars, on the flight line, and shipboard, and includes exposure to variable weather, noise, fumes, moving equipment, and other hazards. The position requires travel, a Secret clearance, facility credentials and authorization, and meeting applicable physical and medical requirements. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location.

The position includes a CBA-established hourly rate of $38.28, increasing to $39.43 on or around January 1, 2027. Benefits include an hourly benefit contribution for the purchase of specified insurance and assistance benefits, paid vacation accrued according to service, pension and 401(k), and 11 paid holidays annually (prorated based on hire date).

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.
• Secret clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance and facility credentials/authorization.
• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and any medical examination requirements associated with daily assigned tasks.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described for the role, including frequently lifting 40–45 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds, and using fall-protection equipment with 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 by consulting parts manuals and comparing parts with samples.
• Service engines and aircraft components at the line station and make repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Perform pre-flight and recovery activities, including pre-positioning support equipment, aircraft start-up, launch, and aircraft directing in support of sorties and the daily flight schedule.
• Perform Daily/Turnaround, Conditional, and Special Inspections and maintenance in accordance with Maintenance Requirement Cards and NAVAIR technical manuals.
• Check aircraft for tools and other foreign objects that could put the aircraft or aircrew at risk.
• Perform pre- and post-operational checks, fueling, and operation of support equipment, as well as conditional and scheduled inspections and periodic maintenance.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.
• Support a safe work environment by completing required training, fulfilling self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
• Comply with Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents, and customer contracts, and understand quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
• Read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements applicable to the job.

Benefits

• $8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, for purchase of medical, dental, AD&D, vision, life, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability benefits.
• Paid vacation, accrued biweekly, with annual allotments based on years of service.
• Pension.
• 401(k).
• 11 paid holidays annually, prorated depending on hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED