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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Aircraft Mechanic 2 - HH-60W

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJoint Base Andrews, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Rotary-wing mechanics must have verifiable qualifications from an FAA-certified institute or military aircraft maintenance training courses.
  • Applicants must meet at least one of these qualifications: at least one year of recent aircraft maintenance experience on any H-60 or S-70 aircraft within the past four years; a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or FCC license; or successful completion of a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school and at least one year of recent experience maintaining any U.S. military aircraft within the past three years.
  • Knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.
  • A working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and the ability to operate portable firefighting equipment are required.
  • The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications is required.
  • Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain any company- or customer-required licensing, certifications, qualifications, and security clearance.
  • Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

  • Support highly sensitive Headquarters United States Air Force operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
  • Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
  • Maintain and repair aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
  • Apply technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and use technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturer manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components, replace components, and perform aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repairs.
  • Determine the functionality of complex electrical systems.
  • Perform inspections, including preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
  • Assist aircrew in preparing for flight.
  • Launch and recover aircraft as required.
  • Perform operational checks of aircraft systems and maintain aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
  • Operate associated ground support equipment and use tools and fixtures applicable to aircraft maintenance.
  • Perform tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
  • Record maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and complete associated Maintenance Information System entries.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and tool control, prevent foreign object damage, and follow safety practices.
  • Perform other duties related to the occupational field, including temporary duty and travel.

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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