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Aircraft Mechanic I
- Amentum (Pensacola, FL)
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Purpose and Scope:
Responsible for providing repair services on assigned airframe/aeronautical components and performing approved repairs. The ability to produce quality work in non-negotiable deadlines is part of this position.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publication in operating, testing, removing, troubleshooting and replacing aircraft system components.
+ Complies with the requirements of the FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental and safety programs.
+ Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
+ Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
+ Performs the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
+ Performs aircraft conditional inspections including, but not limited to, 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves.
+ Performs all required aircraft servicing tasks.
+ Operates and inspects ground support equipment and documents/reports discrepancies prior to use.
+ Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
+ Orders parts and supplies as needed.
+ Follows technical data, manuals, regulations, company policy, and other maintenance directives as required.
+ Identifies and documents aircraft discrepancies on appropriate forms.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
+ Participates in towing and movement of aircraft in performing maintenance activities.
+ Removes, installs, opens, closes, aircraft equipment and panels as required.
+ All other duties as assigned within classification.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ Minimum two years of Aircraft Mechanic experience.
+ Must be able obtain/maintain any company/government required licensing, certification, qualification, or clearance.
+ A working knowledge of aircraft systems and of the use of common aircraft hand tools and special tools is required.
+ Thorough understanding of Company processes and operations. Basic computer skills. Demonstrate professionalism through appropriate communication and behavior. Organizational and time management skills.
+ Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a high-paced and rapidly changing environment.
+ Ability to judge and make decisions quickly & accurately. Flexibility, ability to learn new concepts quickly.
+ Knowledge of technical documents such as technical bulletins, alert service bulletins, etc.
+ Completion of high school or the equivalent is required.
+ Completion of specialized courses is desired.
+ The ability to read and write and to comprehend technical data is required.
+ Ability to use hand tools and equipment/machinery.
+ Ability to read, write, and understand English
+ Valid Driver’s License.
+ A&P Preferred
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Compensation Details:
$40.48
Original Posting:
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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .
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