Senior Aircraft Mechanic Flightline & Systems Expert

Purpose and Scope Performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on assigned aircraft. Essential Responsibilities Adheres to all Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and any other directives identified by Site Management or the PWS. 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. Provides OJT to other Mechanics/Technicians, to include signing off training records in accordance with the training/certification plan. Assists in implementing the Tool Control Program and may be required to staff the Tool Room section to meet contract performance requirements. Orders parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and ensures supply discipline, categorizing orders in accordance with Air Force parts/supply/equipment urgency designators. Completes assigned training requirements during prescribed timelines. Operates vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirements. Notifies Shift Lead when aircraft are "crew ready" in accordance with timelines prescribed by the Shift Lead. Conducts aircrew debriefs when assigned. Services, operates, and maintains ground support equipment and performs interior and exterior cleaning of aircraft and work areas. Completes aircraft forms and maintenance information systems documentation accurately, completing all documentation as soon as practical, but always prior to the end of shift. Perform all other position-related duties as assigned. Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Eight (8) years working knowledge of overall aircraft maintenance operations experience. Experience must include complying with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals and parts catalogs. Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft preferred. FAA Airframe, Powerplant, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred. 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 have a current state issued driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands 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. Compensation Details $53.00 per hour Benefits Overview 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr