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Amentum · 1 day ago

Aircraft Mechanic - Customs & Border Protection

Hammond, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$43.23/hr - $43.23/hr

3+ years exp

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic for Customs & Border Protection. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components, as well as performing inspections and troubleshooting on aircraft systems.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures’ manuals

Perform daily, flight line and hangar maintenance on all assigned aircraft

Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems

Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by Customs)

May occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks

May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records

Must be able to prioritize workload schedules on assigned projects

Qualification

A&P mechanic certificateAirframePower plant systemsAircraft maintenanceHydraulics knowledgeFuel systems knowledgeAircraft engines knowledgeTechnical publications knowledgeBasic electrical theoryHazardous waste handlingOffice software proficiencyEnglish communication

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship required to obtain clearance

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Must hold a current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate

Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines

Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair

Must possess a working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks

Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory

Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

Requires working knowledge of technical publications

Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials

Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.; especially Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

The ability to read and write and comprehend/interpret data

Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties

Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit

Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time

Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs

On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection