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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Functional Check Flight Pilot

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$51.75/hr+ 401(k) match + Employee stock purchase plan
Mid
Fort Johnson South, LA, USA
In PersonMay require short-notice domestic and international travel to austere environments.
Aerospace EngineeringAviation Operations & Aircraft Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command flight time is required.
  • Must be proficient in the assigned aircraft, LUH-72 or EC145.
  • Must hold a current, valid Army or FAA Second Class Medical Certificate and an instrument rating on FAA Commercial Certificates.
  • Must meet the qualification requirements of AR 95-20 and maintain currency in accordance with AR 95-1.
  • Must successfully complete annual flight evaluations in accordance with AR 95-1 and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC-I T1 Public Trust security clearance.
  • Must undergo and successfully complete an initial and annual Army or FAA second-class flight physical, in accordance with applicable Army regulations and guidance.
  • Must pass evaluations conducted by an Army or Government Test Flight Evaluator or other authorized evaluator.
  • Must not perform flight duties after receiving treatment, medication, or drugs until cleared by a designated medical examiner.
  • Must have demonstrated aviation experience, ethics, ability, and professionalism.
  • Must have oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
  • Must have working knowledge of the aircraft's installed navigational and communication equipment.
  • Must be able to compute and annotate aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
  • Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth; see aircraft in flight; read dials and gauges; identify small objects and hand tools; climb ladders or aircraft steps to heights of 10–12 feet; and lift up to 50 pounds to four feet and up to 20 pounds to seven feet.
  • May work around extreme aircraft noise, fumes, airborne particles, electrical hazards, moving machinery and vehicles, extreme weather, austere infrastructure, chemical mist, gases, vapors, ultraviolet and infrared radiation, surface obstructions, and rapid or extreme temperature changes.
  • May be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice to austere environments under harsh living conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Perform functional check flights using flight-test techniques to measure aircraft performance and handling and determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.
  • Demonstrate aircraft proficiency after aircraft maintenance or modifications.
  • Interpret meteorological data for flight-plan and navigation decisions for missions or sorties.
  • File flight plans using authorized navigational processes.
  • Compute weight-and-balance logs for aircraft being flown.
  • Initiate and complete military flight and maintenance forms to document functional check flight completion and discrepancies.
  • Communicate, troubleshoot, advise, and work alongside military pilots and technicians.
  • Determine aircraft airworthiness in accordance with publications and procedures before release for flight.
  • Perform aircraft recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites, including depots.
  • Troubleshoot aircraft on the ground and in flight, documenting deficiencies or providing verbal instructions to correct them.
  • Verify maintenance forms and records against the work performed before ground or flight checks.
  • Run up aircraft in alert status to test modifications.
  • Deploy when required to support contract requirements when functional check flights are anticipated, and perform ferry flights as assigned.
  • Ensure required documentation is recorded.
  • When qualified, perform site safety specialist or additional safety-officer duties.
  • Support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits and corrective-action requests, and assist sections, departments, or programs in developing plans to correct identified shortfalls.
  • Assist with continual-improvement initiatives.
  • When qualified and designated by site supervision, perform lead-pilot duties.
  • Perform aircraft technical inspections as an additional duty, including planning and conducting inspections.
  • Inspect powerplant hot sections, cold sections, and accessory modules.
  • Lecture, demonstrate, and conduct practical exercises in inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks on helicopter powerplant, structure, and systems.
  • Provide technical guidance on aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
  • Maintain the technical library and inspect systems, subsystems, and components against technical publications and checklists before, during, and after aircraft maintenance and modifications.
  • Check and troubleshoot systems and annotate required maintenance records.
  • Evaluate aircraft operational readiness and recommend corrective action.
  • Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimate repair time, parts, and costs.
  • Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, the Army Oil Analysis Program, and test-measuring and diagnostic-equipment calibration.
  • Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies.
  • Perform maintenance trend analysis and apply production-control, quality-control, and other maintenance-management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance operations.
  • Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

About the company

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

Post IPO Equity

Headquarters

Chantilly, Virginia

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • On September 29, 2026, Amentum won a $572.3 million NORAD sustainment contract.
  • On October 1, 2026, Sellafield named OneAxIoM preferred supplier for a $2.78 billion framework.
  • On September 1, 2026, SSEN Transmission selected Amentum for cyber upgrades across Britain's grid.

What critics are saying

  • Maryland WARN notices cut 382 Hanover jobs by November 2026 after intelligence-contract transitions.
  • A January 23, 2026 False Claims Act case against Amentum adds reimbursement and reputational risk.
  • Protests, schedule slips, or safety incidents can crush backlog conversion and trigger catastrophic contract loss.

What makes Amentum unique

  • Amentum controls mission-critical nuclear, cyber, and defense infrastructure across the US and UK.
  • Its 2024 Jacobs merger created a 50,000-employee scale advantage in cleared programs.
  • Incumbency at Sellafield, Sizewell C, and Cheyenne Mountain deepens switching costs.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

WashingtonExec
Oct 13th, 2026
Amentum opens Global Nuclear hub in Tennessee.

Amentum opens Global Nuclear hub in Tennessee. Amentum has opened its Global Nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, housing its Nuclear Center of Excellence and serving as a hub for the company's international nuclear operations. "The opening of our Global Nuclear Headquarters represents a monumental step forward for our business and our industry," said Mark Whitney, president of Amentum's Energy & Environment division. "By centralizing our global nuclear operations in Oak Ridge, we are leveraging strong local partnerships to deliver increased energy capacity to meet the electricity demand of the people and businesses across the U.S. This facility empowers our team of experts to deliver next-generation nuclear innovation, and it builds directly upon the strong operational foundation we've established in the region through our Amentum-led UCOR partnership while contributing directly to regional economic growth." The hub employs over 150 subject matter experts working on innovative engineering, technology solutions and advanced energy capabilities. The facility strengthens Amentum's footprint in east Tennessee, where it already serves as the lead partner in Energy Department's United Cleanup Oak Ridge. The company also launched the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program, which establishes a synchronized scholarship pipeline between Roane State Community College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The partnership is headlined by a 5-year investment from Amentum totaling $500,000 to develop curriculum and scholarships for a talent pipeline for nuclear energy demands. Combined with other Amentum-led STEM sponsorships and donations in the Oak Ridge community, total student support for these two academic institutions exceeds $1 million, the company said. "By launching the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program alongside our new headquarters, we are directly investing in the local student talent who will pioneer the future of advanced energy and infrastructure solutions," Whitney said. The educational pipeline will launch its first student cohort stateside in late 2026. "This partnership paves the way for students to gain the educational foundation necessary to excel as future leaders in the nuclear industry," said UTK Tickle College of Engineering Dean Matthew Mench, the Wayne T. Davis dean's chair of the college. "Through the financial support from Amentum and practical internship experiences, TCE students will be prepared to step directly into high-demand roles that will positively impact our community, state and country." Amentum hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening with its CEO John Heller, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) and local elected leaders and school officials. "By partnering with Amentum, we are opening doors for students to start right here in their community and graduate onto a global stage," said Dr. Chris Whaley, Roane State Community College president. "The Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program removes the financial hurdles that often halt a student's momentum, providing a direct, supported pathway from our classrooms straight into high-wage, high-impact careers." Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 10th, 2026
Amentum opens global nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, employs 2,200 in East Tennessee

Amentum, a Fortune 500 company, has opened a new global nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Virginia-based firm employs 2,200 workers in East Tennessee and partners with Jacobs and Honeywell to operate United Cleanup Oak Ridge, a major environmental cleanup contractor for the Department of Energy. The company's nuclear projects include supporting a South African reactor and decommissioning Japan's Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Amentum chose Oak Ridge for its nuclear centre due to the area's support for nuclear technology and emerging private nuclear ventures. CEO John Heller cited increasing electricity demand from AI as a growth driver for the nuclear industry. The company announced the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program, connecting Roane State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to develop the local nuclear workforce.

MarketScreener
Oct 8th, 2026
Amentum opens Global Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Amentum opens Global Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Innovative Hub to Deliver Advanced Engineering and Energy Solutions Published on 10/08/2026 at 05:59 pm EDT Business Wire Amentum today opened its Global Nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The facility, which houses Amentum's Nuclear Center of Excellence, now serves as a centralized hub for the company's international nuclear business operations. Ribbon cutting at Amentum's Global Nuclear HQ. Located at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, the hub employs more than 150 subject-matter experts dedicated to delivering innovative engineering, technology solutions and advanced energy capabilities. The facility anchors Amentum's deepening footprint in east Tennessee, where the company already serves as the lead partner in United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR), the U.S. Department of Energy's prime environmental management contractor for the Oak Ridge Reservation. "The opening of our Global Nuclear Headquarters represents a monumental step forward for our business and our industry," said Mark Whitney, president of Amentum's Energy & Environment division. "By centralizing our global nuclear operations in Oak Ridge, we are leveraging strong local partnerships to deliver increased energy capacity to meet the electricity demand of the people and businesses across the U.S. This facility empowers our team of experts to deliver next-generation nuclear innovation, and it builds directly upon the strong operational foundation we've established in the region through our Amentum-led UCOR partnership while contributing directly to regional economic growth." To sustain the industry's rapidly expanding need for professional and technical labor, Amentum simultaneously launched the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program. This transformational initiative establishes a synchronized scholarship pipeline between Roane State Community College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). The newly founded partnership is headlined by a five-year investment from Amentum totaling $500,000 towards developing curriculum and scholarships that build the critical talent pipeline for the world's growing nuclear energy demands. When combined with other Amentum-led STEM sponsorships and donations in the Oak Ridge community, total student support for these two academic institutions exceeds $1 million. "By launching the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program alongside our new headquarters, we are directly investing in the local student talent who will pioneer the future of advanced energy and infrastructure solutions," Whitney said. The educational pipeline will launch its first student cohort stateside in late 2026, followed by integration with Amentum's international academic partners in the fall of 2027. To celebrate the opening, Amentum hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring CEO John Heller, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) local elected leaders and school officials. "This partnership paves the way for students to gain the educational foundation necessary to excel as future leaders in the nuclear industry," said UTK Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) Dean Matthew Mench, the Wayne T. Davis dean's chair of the college. "Through the financial support from Amentum and practical internship experiences, TCE students will be prepared to step directly into high-demand roles that will positively impact our community, state and country." "By partnering with Amentum, we are opening doors for students to start right here in their community and graduate onto a global stage," said Dr. Chris Whaley, Roane State Community College president. "The Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program removes the financial hurdles that often halt a student's momentum, providing a direct, supported pathway from our classrooms straight into high-wage, high-impact careers." About Amentum Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all seven continents. Visit us at amentum.com to learn how we advance the future together. Forward-looking statements This press release contains or incorporates by reference statements by Amentum Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated work and revenue under the awarded contract, and the Company's objectives, expectations and intentions, applicable legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, among others: the occurrence of an accident or safety incident; the ability of the Company to control costs, meet performance requirements or contractual schedules; and other factors set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 27, 2024, which can be found at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations portion of our website at www.amentum.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261008186894/en/ (C) Business Wire - 2026

Amentum
Oct 8th, 2026
Amentum opens Global Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Amentum opens Global Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. October 8, 2026 - CHANTILLY, Va., October 8, 2026 - Amentum today opened its Global Nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The facility, which houses Amentum's Nuclear Center of Excellence, now serves as a centralized hub for the company's international nuclear business operations. Located at 151 Lafayette Drive in Oak Ridge, the hub employs more than 150 subject-matter experts dedicated to delivering innovative engineering, technology solutions and advanced energy capabilities. The facility anchors Amentum's deepening footprint in east Tennessee, where the company already serves as the lead partner in United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR), the U.S. Department of Energy's prime environmental management contractor for the Oak Ridge Reservation. "The opening of our Global Nuclear Headquarters represents a monumental step forward for our business and our industry," said Mark Whitney, president of Amentum's Energy & Environment division. "By centralizing our global nuclear operations in Oak Ridge, we are leveraging strong local partnerships to deliver increased energy capacity to meet the electricity demand of the people and businesses across the U.S. This facility empowers our team of experts to deliver next-generation nuclear innovation, and it builds directly upon the strong operational foundation we've established in the region through our Amentum-led UCOR partnership while contributing directly to regional economic growth." To sustain the industry's rapidly expanding need for professional and technical labor, Amentum simultaneously launched the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program. This transformational initiative establishes a synchronized scholarship pipeline between Roane State Community College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). The newly founded partnership is headlined by a five-year investment from Amentum totaling $500,000 towards developing curriculum and scholarships that build the critical talent pipeline for the world's growing nuclear energy demands. When combined with other Amentum-led STEM sponsorships and donations in the Oak Ridge community, total student support for these two academic institutions exceeds $1 million. "By launching the Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program alongside our new headquarters, we are directly investing in the local student talent who will pioneer the future of advanced energy and infrastructure solutions," Whitney said. The educational pipeline will launch its first student cohort stateside in late 2026, followed by integration with Amentum's international academic partners in the fall of 2027. To celebrate the opening, Amentum hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring CEO John Heller, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) local elected leaders and school officials. "This partnership paves the way for students to gain the educational foundation necessary to excel as future leaders in the nuclear industry," said UTK Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) Dean Matthew Mench, the Wayne T. Davis dean's chair of the college. "Through the financial support from Amentum and practical internship experiences, TCE students will be prepared to step directly into high-demand roles that will positively impact our community, state and country." "By partnering with Amentum, we are opening doors for students to start right here in their community and graduate onto a global stage," said Dr. Chris Whaley, Roane State Community College president. "The Amentum Nuclear Scholars Program removes the financial hurdles that often halt a student's momentum, providing a direct, supported pathway from our classrooms straight into high-wage, high-impact careers." About Amentum Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Its people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Its commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum Holdings, Inc. has approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all seven continents. Visit Amentum Holdings, Inc. at amentum.com to learn how Amentum Holdings, Inc. advance the future together. Media contact: Rob Roxburgh (509) 438-1216 Investor contact: Joseph DeNardi Forward-looking statements This press release contains or incorporates by reference statements by Amentum Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated work and revenue under the awarded contract, and the Company's objectives, expectations and intentions, applicable legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, among others: the occurrence of an accident or safety incident; the ability of the Company to control costs, meet performance requirements or contractual schedules; and other factors set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 27, 2024, which can be found at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations portion of its website at www.amentum.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Amentum
Oct 1st, 2026
One Amentum: celebrating two years as a public company.

One Amentum: celebrating two years as a public company. October 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026, marks an exciting milestone for Amentum: two years as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AMTM. It has been a transformative journey since its debut in 2024, not just for its company but for the missions Amentum Holdings, Inc. support, the partnerships Amentum Holdings, Inc. has built, and the communities Amentum Holdings, Inc. serve. Two years ago, Amentum became One Amentum by bringing together the combined expertise of approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries. A strategic merger combination allowed Amentum Holdings, Inc. to become a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. Guided by its mission-focused mindset, Amentum aligned its deep technical capabilities and global reach with the pressing needs of its customers: spanning global markets in defense, intelligence, national security, energy, and space. Together, Amentum Holdings, Inc. forged an organization with agility, technical expertise, and innovation needed to tackle its customers' toughest challenges in an evolving world. Milestones Safety remained a top priority, with more than 400 of its global programs recognized for outstanding safety performance by the National Safety Council. Amentum Holdings, Inc. is proud of its recognition as the No. 1 Military Friendly(R) Employer in 2026 and its ongoing support of military families and veterans. This commitment extends to the United Kingdom, where Amentum Holdings, Inc. earned the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces community. Amentum Holdings, Inc. celebrated another major milestone - its debut on the Fortune 500 list at No. 313. Just a month later, TIME named Amentum one of America's Best Companies, citing its financial strength, sustainability practices, and employee satisfaction. These accomplishments underscore the ongoing dedication of its workforce and its commitment to delivering value to customers, stakeholders, and communities. Innovation At Amentum, Amentum Holdings, Inc. know that the future requires constant innovation. Over the past two years, Amentum Holdings, Inc. has expanded its investments in technologies such as AI-powered systems, autonomous capabilities, and smart infrastructure. These tools are helping Amentum Holdings, Inc. deliver cutting-edge solutions for customers on missions ranging from modernizing defense systems and logistics in the Indo-Pacific to advancing U.S. space exploration efforts under NASA programs like Artemis to sustainably powering data centers. Building the Future At the heart of Amentum's success is its people. Their expertise, commitment, and drive are what fuel its ability to anticipate and solve its customers' most complex problems. More than 24,000 employees participated in its first global engagement survey to shape its collective vision for the future. As Amentum Holdings, Inc. look ahead, Amentum is focused on accelerating growth in emerging markets like global nuclear energy, space systems, and critical digital infrastructure. These sectors are critical to tackling some of today's biggest challenges, including energy security, technological advancement, and sustainability. Two years in, Amentum Holdings, Inc. is proud of what Amentum Holdings, Inc. has accomplished, from delivering game-changing solutions for its customers to becoming a recognized leader in multiple sectors. But this is just the beginning. As technology advances and global demands evolve, Amentum is building solutions to advance the future together, for tomorrow.