Aircraft Mechanic Ordnance - VMG

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic Ordnance - VMG to perform a variety of duties on Marine Corps/Navy aircraft. The role includes inspecting ammunition, testing aircraft systems, performing preventive maintenance, loading and fusing ordnance, and arming/de‑arming aircraft.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ordnance, armament systems, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair aircraft armament weapons systems, fire warning/extinguishing systems, and support equipment.
• Employ appropriate safety precautions, security procedures, and record‑keeping techniques for ordnance.
• Operate and perform operators’ maintenance on armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment.
• Load and unload airborne weapons, reconfigure racks, launchers, adapters, and conduct functional tests of aircraft weapons release and control systems.
• Remove, maintain, service, install, and load aircraft guns.
• Arms and de‑arms aircraft.
• Conduct functional tests of racks, launchers, adapters, and electrical components, and maintain aircraft armament circuits in operational status.
• Configure or reconfigure assigned aircraft for carriage of any aviation ammunition within the aircraft’s capability.
• Identify munitions by type, nomenclature, and explosive hazard, and execute appropriate emergency response procedures.
• Transport explosives utilizing assigned handling and transportation equipment.
• Conduct ammunition inventories and maintain stock records of lots/serial numbers.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Work with technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
• Perform other job‑related duties as may be assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair.
• Four years of actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
• Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
• Proficiency in reading micro‑readings and small‑scale measurements.
• Strong verbal communication and auditory detection skills.
• Ability to distinguish color and judge three‑dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
• Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
• Maintain any company/government required certification, qualification, licensing, or clearance.
• Meet the medical requirements for Explosive Handlers and Explosive Vehicle Operators contained in NAVMED P‑117.
• Will be required to perform off‑site service on assigned detachments.
• Previous Military must provide member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge.

• Experience working in an aircraft maintenance hangar or outside environment.
• May be required to respond to 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.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Completed CNATT AO (A)(C) Course.
• Experience on Naval/Marine Corp aircraft.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we employ approximately 50,000 individuals in more than 70 countries. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws. For more information about our benefits, please visit .

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.