C-12/King Air Army Transport Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 or AM-3 (FAA A&P) Puerto Rico

Amentum • San Juan, PR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on C-12/King Air aircraft. The mechanic level and pay are based on years of hands-on A&P mechanic experience specific to the C-12/King Air mission design series (B200/350/1900). The role involves servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness, including avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components.

Repairs use hand and power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, a sheet metal brake, welding equipment, a rivet gun, and drills. The mechanic maintains aircraft records in accordance with DA PAM 738-751 and approved maintenance procedures, uses computerized maintenance software, and performs aircraft recovery missions as needed. Engine run or taxi operations may be required; certification for these operations must be obtained within 12 months of employment. The mechanic reads and interprets manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine how to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.

The position requires a valid FAA A&P certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and the experience applicable to the AM-2 or AM-3 level. The mechanic must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and facility credentials and authorization. U.S. citizenship is required for these credentials. Shift work may be required, and the employee must be willing and able to work any shift assigned based on seniority under the Union CBA; one weekend per month may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certificate and compliance with FAR 65.83 recent-experience requirements.
• AM-2: Five years of specific hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience on C-12/King Air aircraft (B200/350/1900).
• AM-3: At least ten years of specific hands-on A&P aircraft mechanic experience on C-12/King Air aircraft (B200/350/1900).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must provide personal mechanic tools and a toolbox; tools must be etched with the mechanic PID and the toolbox shadowed for each tool.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to handle stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional, non-confrontational attitude.
• Ability to move freely inside the aircraft and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, and meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
• Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• For personnel performing engine runs, ground taxi, ordnance loading, or operating self-propelled support equipment within ten feet of the aircraft silhouette: pass a physical examination by a qualified medical professional before performing these operations and periodically thereafter, at intervals not exceeding five years; BMI below 40 is required.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned based on seniority under the Union CBA; shift work may be required and one weekend per month may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on C-12/King Air aircraft.
• Service, troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness, including avionics and electrical systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components.
• Repair aircraft using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, a sheet metal brake, welding equipment, a rivet gun, and drills.
• Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751 and ensure discrepancies are properly recorded under approved maintenance procedures and contract terms.
• Know and use computerized maintenance software.
• Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Perform engine run or taxi operations and obtain the required certification within 12 months of employment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods for malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Comply with applicable FAA regulations and the contract performance work statement requirements.

What This Job Offers

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