Aircraft Mechanic ; W&T

Aircraft Mechanic I (Wheel & Tire)

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Wheel & Tire) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

• Perform off-equipment maintenance for wheels, tires and associated equipment on assigned aircraft.
• Manage, forecast and coordinate overhaul maintenance for over 50 wheel & tire assemblies spanning four different aircraft MDSs.
• Operate all associated ground support equipment and use hand tools, special tools, fixtures and adhesives applicable to maintenance and repair.
• Research technical data, maintenance drawings and blueprints for inspection, maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
• Disassemble, reassemble, inspect, repair and repack Boeing and Gulf Stream wheel & tire assemblies.
• Monitor bench and shop stocks and order material and supplies as required.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with the NDI Shop, Sheet metal Shop, Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.
• Document applicable forms and input data in the Maintenance Information System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOO prevention programs.
• Work first shift, second shift, third shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Perform other duties related to the occupational field as assigned.
• May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training, including temporary duty and travel.
• Maintain all training requirements.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for wheel & tire assemblies.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• FAA Airframe License.
• Physical requirements:
  
  occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license.

• Knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Hourly rate: $48.85.

Hiring hourly range: $48.85. Position includes a competitive benefits package.

• 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. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, 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 so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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