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Amentum · 15 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic - Customs & Border Protection

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$42.96/hr - $42.96/hr

2+ years exp

Amentum is a company that provides aircraft maintenance and operations services. The CBP Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and inspection functions on assigned aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable

Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft

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

May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground

May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States

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

May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission

Qualification

FAA Mechanic certificateAircraft maintenance knowledgeSystem troubleshootingReading schematicsJudgmentHazardous waste handlingComprehending technical dataDeadline managementEnglish communicationReliability

Required

Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license

Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests

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

High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required

Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings

Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems to include airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems, and aircraft engines

Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives

Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment

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

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

The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data

Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties

Ability to move freely about the interior and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit

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

May be required to wear a respirator

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