Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant Specialist

3 days ago


Fallon, United States Amentum Full time
Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic Powerplant is a critical role that requires advanced technical knowledge and skills to maintain and repair complex aircraft systems. As a member of our team at Amentum, you will be responsible for performing organizational, intermediate, and limited depot level maintenance on assigned aircraft, components, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and repair aircraft main, auxiliary, secondary power systems, fuel systems, engine level, and bleed air components.
  • Perform troubleshooting, testing, and repair of power plant systems, including replacing or repairing worn or damaged components.
  • Remove and inspect engine components, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and install the engine in the aircraft.
  • Read and interpret technical publications, procedures, and safety manuals to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum three years' experience within the last eight years in aircraft maintenance, with the last two years in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
  • Experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention is essential.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
  • Prior military personnel must present a Member 4 DD214 with an Honorable Discharge.
  • Valid State Driver's License required.
  • Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, MH-60S aircraft is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possess a high degree of expertise in aircraft systems.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of maintenance and technical manuals, publications, and special tools and test equipment.
  • Familiarity with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems is essential.
  • Thorough working knowledge of corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment is required.
  • Customer-oriented and capable of cross-training into other specialties.
  • LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent.
  • Hazardous Waste Communication Training.
  • FOD and TCP Awareness Trained.
  • Security Clearance Awareness Training.
  • COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness.
  • NALCOMIS/OOMA trained Preferred.
  • ESD Trained.
  • Support Equipment Operator's License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer, and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum).
  • Collateral Duty Inspector experience.
  • Egress System Checkout.
  • Plane Captain Qualified preferred.
  • Aircraft Towing Certified.
  • Aircraft Brake Rider Certified.
  • Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
  • Fuel Surveillance Trained, Engine Run (1 T/M/S minimum) Troubleshooter/Final Checker Certified.
Working Environment:
  • This role is typically performed in a hangar/shop/flight line environment, requiring physical movements and postures associated with these activities.
  • May be required to lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
  • Special vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
  • May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock hazards, and extreme temperatures.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.



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