Sheetmetal Aircraft Mechanic II - Travel Team

Sheet metal Aircraft Mechanic II - Travel Team

Apply for the Sheet metal Aircraft Mechanic II - Travel Team role at Amentum.

The Traveling Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet metal) performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance. They maintain repairs and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
• Interprets technical documentation such as blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, and technical publications to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Receives technical guidance from supervisors or higher‑level technicians and may lead teams through complex tasks.
• Creates entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
• Prioritizes workload to maintain project schedules.
• Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
• Service and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
• Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in special inspections.
• Conducts limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment.
• Maintains operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Uses aircraft technical manuals, maintenance information, and action messages for troubleshooting.
• Applies knowledge of electrical theory and specialty tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet‑metal brakes, and sheers.
• Participates in maintenance test flights and operational checks.
• Inspects all required aeronautical type maintenance.
• Operates Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS) and holds a FAA Powerplant License or minimum five years of FEDS operator experience.
• Obtains DoD EPA Refrigerant Processing Certificate Section 608 or minimum Type II certification when designated.
• May serve as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator.
• Performs non‑crew member duties as qualified.
• Operates cranes with at least three years of experience and complies with OSHA regulations.
• Performs aircraft condition evaluation (ACE) inspection duties when qualified.
• Uses Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) when required.

• Valid up-to-date A&P license.
• At least two years of aviation maintenance experience and three years rotary‑wing aircraft experience.
• At least two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (UH‑60, AH‑64, and/or CH‑47) within the five most recent years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; US citizenship required for facility credentials.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox; all tools must be shadowed and etched with PID.
• Travel up to 75% of the time as operationally required.

• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Type using a standard keyboard and communicate via e‑mail and software applications.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet‑metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and familiarity with specialty aircraft tools.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex tasks.
• Inspect and perform all required aeronautical type maintenance for Mechanics I and II.
• Make entries in aircraft logbooks, military technical publications, and ULLS‑AE.
• Meet FAA requirements for maintenance on FAA‑certified aircraft.
• Hold a current FAA Powerplant license if assigned to Engine Specialized Repair Activity.

• Walk, stand, and work on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Crouch, crawl, grasp, handle objects, and use finger dexterity; bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
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