Tool & Parts Support Section Lead

Essential Functions

Directs the work of other tool and parts attendants.  Issues, inventories and controls all special tools, test equipment, technical data and consolidated tool kits.  Stores, issues and controls hazardous materials required to perform maintenance on assigned HH-60/HH-1 helicopters and support equipment.  Performs maintenance on assigned non-powered aerospace ground equipment required to support maintenance actions.  Schedules, transports, returns test equipment for calibration and performs user maintenance on assigned equipment. Maintains aircraft bench stock.  Performs follow-up, pick-up and transport of parts to duty section.  Returns unserviceable parts.  Maintains tail number bins for assigned helicopters.  Controls, issues and inventories assigned – 21 aircraft equipment. Receives, maintains, and issues hand tools, technical orders, bench stock, hazardous materials and equipment.  Administers the Support Section CTK Program to include marking and inspecting tools and tool boxes, controlling and secures replacement tools, and maintaining tool inventories.  Maintains supply forms, reconciles supply listings and bench stock inventory and requisitions stock as needed.  Orders and routes parts through SBSS and IMDS, including tagging components and moving parts within the work center.  Maintains work center technical orders and checklists.  Handles and disposes of hazardous materials in accordance with existing MSDS and applicable state and federal guidelines.

Assists in aircraft movement using applicable towing equipment and technical orders.  Inventories aircraft support equipment.  Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure quality has been performed.  Researches, orders and receives aircraft parts.  Prepares parts for turn-in back into the supply system.  Initiates material deficiency reports as required.  Inventories aircraft support equipment. Maintains tools, hand and special, in a safe and serviceable condition.  Reports unserviceable tools and equipment to appropriate responsible party.  Annotates equipment/tools inspection and condition documents.  Checks serviceability and operates powered and non-powered support equipment. Complies with established policies, procedures and standards. Assists other mechanics/specialists as required.  Complies with all safety, bioenvironmental, security and housekeeping standards.  Complies with training requirements.  Supervises and trains newly assigned personnel as required.  Perform other duties as required.

Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Working conditions

Indoor/outdoor (hangar/flightline) environment, to include inclement weather.  Required lifting up to 50 lbs.

Moves about both inside aircraft hangar and outside on aircraft ramp within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of one year of hands-on tool room/support section to include hazardous material management experience.

Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, etc. required.

Minimum of one year of hands-on IMDS/SBSS interface or related computer experience is required. 

Must be willing and able to work day shift, night shift or weekends as required.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 

Must have a current civilian driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver’s license. 

Must have working knowledge of common aircraft hand and special tools.

Must be willing and able to work with job required hazardous materials.

Must have a working knowledge (read, understand and follow) of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications.

Must have a basic knowledge (input and extract data) of computers.

Able to obtain and maintain Restricted Area Badge (Position of Trust) clearance.

Must be willing to travel (infrequent, <10%).

Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude

Compensation Details:

49.93

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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

Original Posting:

10/27/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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