Aircraft Mechanic III (CBA)

Aircraft Mechanic III (CBA)The Aircraft Mechanic III is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.Essential Responsibilities:Responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, to include repairs, modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as; blue prints and manufactures manuals.Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.Launches and recovers aircraft as required. Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft. Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated IMDS entries.Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness and prevention and safety at all times.Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include TDY and travel.Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.Become proficient to perform maintenance in three classifications (aircraft general, jet engines, and pneudraulics) through Cross Utilization Training (CUT).Minimum Requirements:A Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED required.Knowledge of the use of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications are required.Must possess an FAA A&P certificate.Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver's license.Preferred Qualifications:Three years' working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations is preferred.Compensation & Benefits:HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $53.84This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site.Compensation Details:53.84The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.