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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Aircraft Mechanic 2 AH-64

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIllesheim, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience within the most recent five years is required.
  • A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or FCC license with Elements 1 and 3 is required for hire.
  • With a valid FAA A&P certificate, at least two years of aviation maintenance experience and two years on the assigned AH-64 Mission Design Series are required.
  • Without an FAA A&P certificate, the candidate must possess or be able to obtain an FCC license with Elements 1 and 3, and have three years of aviation maintenance experience, three years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned AH-64 Mission Design Series.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government NAC-I T1 Public Trust clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance and for facility and base access.
  • Interim NACI approval is required for deployment.
  • A valid U.S. passport is required for deployment to Germany.
  • The candidate must qualify for German Government TESA approval, including five years of total aviation maintenance career experience.
  • The candidate must be able to use common hand tools, measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales, and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
  • The candidate must be able to determine whether faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected by repair or replacement and assess the nature and extent of repair required.
  • The candidate must be skilled in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.
  • The candidate must have working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete the likely work tasks.
  • The candidate must know the quality control, production, and supply procedures needed to perform the job assignment.
  • The candidate must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds; and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
  • The candidate must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance on AH-64 systems and inspect them to FAA standards.
  • Perform the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance, with primary expertise as an AH-64 mechanic, including repair, assembly, and modification of Army and other Department of Defense cross-service aircraft, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and related systems.
  • Install, connect, and adjust complete fuel, heat, lubrication, hydraulic, engine, and transmission systems; install and align fuselage parts; balance, align, and install tail rotor assemblies; and rig complete flight control systems.
  • Incorporate authorized modifications and changes.
  • Perform operational checks of hydraulic and fuel systems using external power sources and powered ground equipment.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot to determine causes of malfunctions; disassemble equipment to the point of trouble; and adjust, repair, realign, or replace defective components or assemblies.
  • Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
  • Travel as required in support of the task order.

Desired Qualifications

  • The candidate may discuss with the recruiter whether they are willing and able to obtain an FCC license.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2020

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