Aircraft Cabinetmaker

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, modifications, and repair of furnishings, cabinets, tables, bulkheads, wood trim and other interior components.
• Uses maintenance instructions and technical data for inspection, maintenance, and repair on Special Mission aircraft.
• Evaluates quality cosmetic appearance and serviceability of all installed wood components and plastic laminate panels for scheduled repair.
• Works with wood, metal, and composite materials; uses and maintains power tools and shop equipment.
• Mea‑sures and cuts vinyl, plastics, phenolics, composites, and metals accurately.
• Assembles, pins, and glues cabinet shells made from polymer and metal honeycombs with high degrees of accuracy.
• Properly installs drawer slides, hinges, latches, and other aircraft‑specific hardware in sub‑assemblies.
• Disassembles and reassembles aircraft cabinetry, strips laminate or veneer covering from existing cabinets, cuts, fits, and trims laminate or veneer coverings, and repairs damaged cabinetry.
• Using samples and/or technical drawings, fabricates custom cabinetry.
• Upon request, designs and fabricates high‑end, made‑to‑order interior accessories.
• Remanufactures interior cabinetry items that are beyond repair.
• Proficient in the use of FAA‑certified materials and supplies for use aboard C‑40, VC‑25, C‑32, and C‑37 aircraft, among others.
• Performs preventive maintenance on industrial machines.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.
• Documents discrepancies in the applicable form and inputs data in Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).
• Assists in monitoring bench and shop stocks.
• Orders materials and supplies as required.
• Ensures compliance with safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Must be able to work first shift, second shift, third shift and/or weekend shift as required.
• May be tasked to perform additional work center duties with provided training to include TDY and travel.
• Maintains training qualifications.

• Outstanding knowledge of cabinetmaking and repair procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Required to pass Pulmonary Fit Test and wear breathable oxygen mask in the performance of certain maintenance operations.
• Ability to read and interpret data.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working with oils, lubricants, and chemical cleaners and solutions.
• Leadership abilities and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government‑issued clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

• Minimum of 3 years’ cabinetmaking experience, preferably working on aircraft interiors.
• Experience in aircraft cabinetry local manufacturing procedures and installation of components into aircraft using approved attachment points.

Hiring hourly range: $48.85

Competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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.