Amentum · 9 hours ago
Aircraft Mechanic I - Edwards, AFB
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43.52/hr - $43.52/hr
4+ years expAmentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to perform inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft. The role involves conducting various inspections and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduled inspections/maintenance
Preflight/thru flight/BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, and servicing
Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all systems and components on the aircraft at the organizational level of maintenance
Services aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft components
Performs inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer and company maintenance manuals and procedures
Services, operates, and maintains ground support equipment and performs interior and exterior cleaning of aircraft and work areas. Must precisely complete all maintenance documentation
Perform all other position-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years directly related to aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft. Experience must include complying with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals and parts catalogs, and/or
FAA Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
Must read, interpret and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components
Must possess a current state issued drivers license
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site
Must possess the ability to carry and lift overhead up to 50 pounds
Duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting for purposes of moving equipment, boarding and de-boarding the aircraft, performing maintenance using ladders, and performing maintenance atop and below aircraft
Work is primarily performed outside in a high-level noise environment
Performing maintenance in low-light areas, operating support equipment after daylight hours. Work is occasionally performed in inclement weather
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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