Purpose and Scope:
The TRAP Mechanic supports the Global Positioned Materiel Services (GPMS) Prepositioning Program by performing receipt, inspection, storage, handling, maintenance, reconstitution, accountability, and shipment of Tanks, Racks, Adapters, and Pylons (TRAP). This role ensures all TRAP assets are maintained at maximum serviceability in compliance with applicable USAF Technical Orders, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and quality management directives. In addition, the position supports Technical Order (TO) accountability and distribution functions, ensuring required technical data, publications, and manuals are properly maintained, accessible, and compliant with USAF Technical Order management requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
TRAP Mechanic
- Understands and consistently observes all applicable security, safety, and environmental standards during maintenance operations at assigned sites and TDY locations.
- Takes appropriate action to stabilize emergency situations and protect personnel, equipment, and assets.
- Safely operates diversified test, handling, lifting, and towing equipment.
- Performs inventory control and accountability to ensure tracking of all TRAP resources.
- Executes assigned maintenance workload in accordance with USAF technical data, quality management directives, and established maintenance procedures.
- Maintains assigned TRAP assets to maximum serviceable standards, including corrosion control, to meet or exceed minimum critical levels.
- Repairs and fabricates TRAP containers and components IAW military specifications.
- Uses and complies with required technical data and documentation in accordance with TO 00-5-2 and the 00-20 series.
- Prepares, configures, and certifies TRAP assets for air, sea, and surface transportation.
- Submits timely and accurate serviceability, inspection, and maintenance records.
Technical Order Distribution Officer (TODO)
- Supports accountability and compliance of USAF Technical Orders, publications, manuals, and forms in accordance with TO 00-5-1 and applicable directives.
- Maintains access to required technical data libraries (electronic and/or hard copy) to support TRAP maintenance and operational requirements.
- Assists with requisitioning, processing, and tracking of technical publications and forms through ETIMS-JCALS or other approved systems.
- Ensures personnel have access to current, accurate, and approved technical data.
- Coordinates with site leadership and external agencies, as required, to resolve technical data discrepancies or availability issues.
- Assists in preparing documentation, correspondence, and briefings related to technical order status and compliance.
- Ensures compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable Quality Management System (ISO 9001) requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of mission and program requirements.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- USAF Armament Technical School or equivalent military technical school preferred
- Must have a minimum of two years’ experience operating diversified test equipment.
- Must be able to compute simple arithmetic calculations.
- May be required to operate material handling equipment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain host nation driver’s license.
- Preferred completion of formal electronic training with some mechanical training
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
- May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment
- Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed
- Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Compensation Details:
Hourly
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/29/2026 - Until Filled
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. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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