LUHAircraft Mechanic

The LUH
72 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

• Replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembling and installing engine in aircraft.
• Adjusting, repairing, or replacing electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performing preflight, thru‑flight, and post‑flight maintenance inspections, and carrying out miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervising the jacking and towing of aircraft, entering maintenance records, and verifying work was performed satisfactorily.
• May service engines and airframe components at line station, making repairs short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
• Performing other qualified duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of aircraft sub‑systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.

• Valid FAA A&P Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• US Citizenship required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site.

• Must provide own tools and toolbox.
• Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID.

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

USD $46.82 hourly rate. 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.

• 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

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, as long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.