Aircraft Maintenance Technician II; C-130

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II (C-130)

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This is the second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians. Incumbents at this level work independently and inspect and repair aircraft, engines, components, and systems, assess damage, condition, and method of repair, and work off site at outlying field locations, which may include assignment as a base mechanic. This position may be assigned other duties and tasks in the program as directed.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s certificates
• Valid Class‑C California driver’s license
• Five (5) years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician
• Two (2) years of experience working on C‑130 aircraft
• Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician
• Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C‑130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement

• Knowledge of FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines, and components.
• Ability to work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or unsupervised off‑site at outlying field locations; perform depot level and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components, and systems in accordance with approved procedures.
• Thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies; inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness; and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repairs.
• Expect up to 50% travel, including overnight stays to fire bases throughout California.

The hourly rate for this position is $56.76 per hour. Starting pay within this range may be affected by geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, short‑term disability insurance, vacation accrued bi‑weekly (80 hours) for 1‑4.99 years of Company service (increases every 5 years), personal leave – accumulates at 4 hours per pay period to a maximum of 13 days per calendar year, and 10 recognized holidays.

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.

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