Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival)

Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival)

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival) 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:

• Inspects, evaluates, and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment.
• Use approved material to upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels, and bulkheads.
• Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft.
• Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber, and other synthetic material IAW tech data.
• Inspect, repairs and repack emergency life rafts and life preservers.
• Modify, designs and fabricate any canvas, leather, rubber, or synthetic fabric items in support of aircraft maintenance including but not limited to interior furnishings and floor coverings.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment.
• Maintains oxygen masks, hand tools, power tools, special cutting tools, fasteners, and adhesives applicable to repair and maintenance assigned aircraft.
• Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects.
• Research technical data for maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Performs on-equipment evaluations of aircraft interior components to determine serviceability and or repair-ability.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with the Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.
• Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Must be able to work, day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training.
• Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel.
• Must maintain all training requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• The ability to read and interpret technical data is required.
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in industrial sewing techniques 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 Requirements:

• A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is preferred.
• May be required to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear breathable oxygen mask in the performance of certain maintenance operations.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE : $50.80

This 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:

48.85

The 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 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.