Aircraft Worker

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

4d•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 includes repairing and servicing aircraft and components, assisting higher-grade workers, and supporting flight operations and daily schedules. 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. The work takes place in shops, aircraft hangars, on the flight line, and aboard ships, with exposure to outside weather, noise, fumes, dust, dirt, moving vehicles and machinery, and other workplace hazards. The employee must use fall-protection equipment and PPE. The role includes physically demanding tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting 40–45 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds. The current hiring hourly rate is $38.28, with a stated rate of $39.43 on or around January 1, 2027, under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, a per-hour benefit contribution for eligible insurance and related offerings, and pension and 401(k) benefits. Additional listed offerings include 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, and pet insurance; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Three years of actual and recent related experience in the field consistent with contract or 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 physical requirements and pass any medical examinations related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Position requires travel.
Ability to use fall-protection equipment with PPE.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including frequent lifting of 40–45 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Make aircraft repairs following the orders of a higher-grade worker.
Remove, clean, reinstall, or replace defective aircraft parts, accessories, 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 them with samples.
Service engines and aircraft components at line stations and make repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform pre-flight and recovery tasks, including positioning support equipment and starting aircraft; support launches and aircraft directing in accordance with daily flight schedules and sortie timelines.
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 endanger the aircraft or aircrew.
Perform pre- and post-operational checks, fuel aircraft, and operate support equipment, including ladders, tie-downs, and chocks.
Complete other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.
Continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment; complete required training, fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Follow Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable Quality System documents, and customer contracts, and understand quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, for purchase of listed benefits.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Vision 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 depending on hire date.
401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.