Aircraft Worker

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

2d•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, fueling and operation of support equipment, inspections, and periodic maintenance. The Aircraft Worker makes repairs under the direction of higher-grade workers, services aircraft engines and components to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, and supports flight operations and daily sortie schedules. Work is performed in shop environments, aircraft hangars, on the flight line, and shipboard. The position requires a secret clearance, facility credentials and authorization, and U.S. citizenship for facility credentials and authorization at this location. Travel is required. The employee must meet associated physical requirements and may need to pass medical examinations related to assigned duties. Compensation is $38.28 per hour under the CBA, with a stated rate of $39.43 on or around January 1, 2027. The position includes benefits and paid vacation, pension, 401(k), and 11 paid holidays annually.

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/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 ability to maintain a security clearance and facility credentials/authorization.
U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Ability to meet physical requirements associated with the position and pass any medical examinations related to daily assigned tasks.
Ability to travel.
Ability to frequently lift 40–45 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, handling tools, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing.

Responsibilities

Make aircraft repairs under the direction of higher-grade workers, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts, accessories, and components using hand tools.
Make adjustments and settings, including cable tension and seat movement settings.
Identify and obtain standard parts by consulting parts manuals and comparing parts 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 activities, including pre-positioning support equipment and aircraft start-up; support aircraft launch and directing in line 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 put the aircraft or aircrew at risk.
Perform pre- and post-operational checks, fuel aircraft, and operate support equipment; carry out inspections and periodic maintenance on equipment such as ladders, tie-downs, and chocks.
Carry out other position-related duties as assigned, requested, or directed by local directives.
Follow safety requirements, complete required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks as needed, and contribute to safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, quality-system documents, customer contracts, and customer-satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.
Question nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards and provide supervisors and managers feedback on safety issues.
Use fall-protection equipment with PPE.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period, toward the 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.
401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.
Disability and life insurance.