Amentum

Aircraft Mechanic I (Flightline)

Amentum$90K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of recent experience in aircraft systems required.
  • Must quickly learn the NALCOMIS reporting system.
  • Familiarity with Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications such as the 4790.2 series and IETMS.
  • Previous CDI experience preferred.
  • Possession of APU, BFWS, and other qualifications within 180 days of hire.
  • If military experience is applicable, provide JST documentation.
  • Candidates must supply their own tools within 10 days of hire; specialty tools provided.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in inspections and maintenance actions as required by MRCs and technical directives.
  • Assist in the removal, replacement, and rigging of flight control systems and critical components.
  • Operate support equipment for flight line maintenance tasks.
  • Quickly learn and utilize DoD Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.
  • Read and comprehend maintenance manuals and technical specifications.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient operations.
  • Willingness to cross-train in multiple specialty areas as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 6 hours of paid time off biweekly
  • 11 paid holidays annually.
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

V-22 Osprey experience preferred.

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 willbe responsible forassistingAircraft Mechanic 1s, 2s, and 3s with Organizational level troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and/or installation of MV-22aircraftcomponents which may be dependent upon Airframe/Hydraulic, Flightline/Drive Systems, or Avionics specialty.

Dependent upon specialty, job duties may include but are not limited to, landing gear assemblies, hydraulic systems, flight controls and surfaces, actuators and hydraulic components, flight controls and rigging, structural and composite repair, software, multi-function displays, slip-ring assemblies, wiring harnesses, generators, GPS, navigation systems, communications systems, Wiring Interface Assemblies, control units, azimuth switches, engines, gearboxes, rotor hubs, compressors, blades, APUs, fuel systems, drive shafts, flight controls,and all associated and related components.

Asan AircraftMechanic 1, you will perform all maintenance actionsin accordance withapplicable publications such as the 4790.2 series, IETMS, Technical Directives, General Operating Procedures and Local Operating Instructions asrequired.

Responsibilities:

  • Assistin scheduled, unscheduled, calendar, conditional, and special inspections as required by Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), IETMS, Technical Directives, Schematics and/or as assigned by Maintenance Control.

  • Assist in the inspection, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of Blade Fold Wing Stow systems and components, engines, gearboxes, drive systems and flight critical component repairs, rigging of flight controls and surfaces, hydraulic components and assemblies, Sliprings, FADECs, WIAs, BFCUs, CMS, and calibration of avionics systems, sub systems, and all related Organizational level components and assemblies as may be required.

  • Operate support equipment in support of all work center operations to include flight line maintenance and maintenance of installedaircraftsystems/components and equipment for work center operations.

  • Must be able to quickly learn DoD Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS) and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives and the processes to document such maintenance actions.

  • Assistin the completion of scheduled, unscheduled, phase, calendar, conditional, and special inspections asrequired.

  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and directives, engineering data, and other specifications todeterminefeasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

  • Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed, with supervisors, teamleadersand coworkers satisfactorily.

  • Must be team oriented and productive tofacilitateother maintenance operations asrequired.

  • The Aircraft Mechanic 1 may berequiredtocross-trainandassistin multiple specialties as assigned.

  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

  • Ability to perform physical tasks necessary toaccomplishassigned maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Three (3) years actual and recent systems experiencerequired.

  • Requires the ability to quickly learn the NALCOMIS reporting system to report and document any discrepancies and repairs while performing maintenance and inspections.

  • Knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications such as the 4790.2seriesand IETMS toassistin troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions and discrepancies.

  • PreviousCDI experiencepreferred.

  • APU, BFWS, EWIS, Hydraulic Contamination, Fuel Surveillance, Tire and Wheel, and all other qualifications as directed within 180 days of hire.

  • If military experience, provide JST.

  • Candidatesare required tosupply their own tools within 10 days of hire; specialty tools will be provided.

Clearance and Government Access:

  • Must be able to obtain &maintaina DoD Public Trust or SECRET Security Clearance asrequiredand receive a common access card (CAC) for base access and Military Websites.Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Public Trust or Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $44.34per hour. Plus $7.30perhour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance,6.00hours of paid time off biweekly, and11paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details:

44.34

Original Posting:

06/16/2026 - 08/17/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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