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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic 3

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeIllesheim, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience, including at least one year on the UH-60, is required.
  • A Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certificate is required, or a valid Federal Communications Commission license with Elements 1 and 3 may be accepted instead.
  • If qualifying with an FCC license rather than an A&P certificate, five years of experience on the UH-60 airframe is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and a NAC-I T1 Public Trust is required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI clearance.
  • Interim NACI approval is required for deployment.
  • A valid U.S. passport is required for deployment to Germany.
  • Must qualify for TESA approval, including more than five years of total career aviation maintenance experience.
  • Must have the experience needed to inspect maintenance performed by Mechanic I and II skill classes and repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical systems of moderate difficulty.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair procedures, and parts replacement, and broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair.
  • Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and shears, and cable tensiometers.
  • Must have working knowledge of aircraft logbook and record entries, military technical publications, and the Army Logistics Information System, such as ACN and ULLS-A.
  • Must know the makeup, operation, installation, and modification of various aircraft classes, models, series, assemblies, components, and related systems.
  • Must have technical knowledge of assigned aircraft models and their components and subassemblies for maintenance, modification, and repair.
  • Must be able to assemble system assemblies and subassemblies, including fuel and hydraulic systems, tail boom assemblies, and power trains; connect, mesh, align, and adjust systems and determine their installation sequence for coordinated aircraft assembly.
  • Must be able to use common hand tools and measuring devices, including gauges, torque wrenches, and scales, as well as aircraft-specific test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot systems and assemblies, determine whether faults can be corrected through repair or replacement, and assess the nature and extent of required repairs.
  • Must be able to read, apply, and interpret technical data.
  • Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Perform the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance, including assembly and modification of the assigned UH-60 and its major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and related systems.
  • Install, connect, and adjust 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 aircraft to determine malfunction causes; disassemble to the point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign, or replace defective components or assemblies.
  • Direct lower-graded mechanics in complete aircraft assembly, modification, and checkout, and coordinate with electrical, avionics, and sheet metal trades to ensure proper sequencing of aircraft assembly.
  • Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
  • Travel as required in support of the task order.

Desired Qualifications

  • U.S. military technical school or a specialized training course.

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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