Aircraft Worker

Amentum•Oak Harbor, WA

1d•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 worker makes repairs to aircraft under the direction of higher-grade workers, services engines and aircraft components, supports flight operations and daily sortie schedules, and performs inspections in accordance with Maintenance Requirement Cards and NAVAIR technical manuals. The position requires travel and a Secret clearance, as well as facility credentials and authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location. Work takes place in shops, aircraft hangars, on the flight line, and shipboard, with exposure to variable weather, noise, fumes, dust, dirt, moving vehicles and mechanical parts, and other workplace hazards. The position involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, including frequent lifting of 40–45 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds. Fall-protection equipment and PPE are required. The hiring rate is $38.28 per hour, set by the collective bargaining agreement. The listed wage is scheduled to increase to $39.43 on or around January 1, 2027. Benefits include an hourly benefit allowance for specified insurance and related offerings, paid vacation, pension and 401(k), and 11 paid holidays annually. Additional company benefit offerings described in the posting 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 or experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Three years of actual and recent related experience in the aircraft 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.
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.
Must meet physical requirements associated with assigned daily tasks and pass any related medical examination requirements.
Position requires travel.
Ability to use fall-protection equipment and PPE.

Responsibilities

Make aircraft repairs under the direction of higher-grade workers, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components using hand tools.
Make aircraft adjustments and settings, including cable tension and seat movement settings.
Identify and obtain standard aircraft parts by referring to 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 duties, including pre-positioning support equipment and aircraft start-up; launch and direct aircraft in support of sorties and daily flight schedules.
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 aircraft or aircrew.
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.
Complete applicable safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Follow Amentum quality requirements and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.

Benefits

$8.25 per hour benefit allowance, paid up to 80 hours per pay period, for the purchase of specified benefits.
Medical, dental, AD&D, vision, life, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability offerings.
Paid vacation with annual allotments accruing biweekly according to years of 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 based on hire date.
401(k) matching.
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.