The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to:
• Flight controls • Engines • Hydraulics • Pneumatics • Fuel systems • Mechanical components
Principal Accountabilities:
Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid State drivers 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 is required to obtain the 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 and interpret technical data.
Working Environment:
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.
Benefits:
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401 k retirement plan • Life insurance • Long-term and short-term disability insurance • Maximum 10 days of paid time off per year • Maximum 7 days of sick and safe time off per year • Parental leave
Compensation Details:
Hourly Rate: $44.00
Original Posting: 02/20/2026 - Until Filled
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.
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