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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: one year of recent aircraft maintenance experience on any H-60 or S-70 aircraft; a valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant certification or FCC license; or completion of a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school plus one year of recent experience maintaining any U.S. military aircraft.
  • 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 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 U.S. Air Force operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including repairs and modifications to 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 power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer manuals.
  • 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, through-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
  • Assist aircrew in preparing for flight.
  • Launch and recover aircraft as required.
  • Perform operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintain aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
  • Operate associated ground support equipment and use applicable hand tools, special tools, and fixtures.
  • Perform tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
  • Annotate maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and complete associated Maintenance Information System entries.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and tool control, and practice Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention and safety.
  • Perform other duties related to the occupational field as assigned, 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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