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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Aircraft Mechanic 2 - Fuel Cell

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJoint Base Andrews, MD, USA$53.42 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A strong working knowledge of fuel systems maintenance procedures and completion of fuel systems specialized courses are required.
  • A working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a flightline driver's license.
  • The ability to read and interpret data is required.
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and meet physical requirements, including occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • A signed FAA 8610-2 form is required, and the Airframe Certificate must be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities are required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
  • Must have a valid state driver's license (Real ID) and be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify fuel systems.
  • Drain fuel from tanks and cells.
  • Perform purge operations on cells and tanks.
  • Remove, reassemble, and install components.
  • Clean and inspect fuel cells.
  • Monitor the need for sealants and necessary seals for mission support.
  • Inspect and repair aircraft fuel systems.
  • Monitor bench stock, shop stock, and Composite Tool Kits.
  • Perform on- and off-equipment maintenance as required.
  • Use maintenance instructions and technical data for aircraft inspections and maintenance.
  • Provide specialized knowledge to accomplish difficult repairs and perform major repairs as needed.
  • Document discrepancies in applicable forms and enter data in Maintenance Information Systems.
  • Order materials and supplies as required.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool-control, and foreign-object-damage prevention programs.
  • Work day, second, third, and/or weekend shifts as required.
  • Perform additional work-center duties after provided training and other duties within the classification.
  • Travel, including temporary duty (TDY), as required.
  • Maintain training requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with fuels, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, and solutions is preferred.
  • A FAA Airframe Certificate or license is preferred.

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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