Aircraft Mechanic I
WORKCENTER: Back Shop Maintenance (Wheel & Tire)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide off-equipment maintenance for wheels, tires and associated equipment used on assigned aircraft.
- Manage, forecast and coordinate overhaul maintenance for over 50 wheel & tire assemblies spanning 4 different aircraft MDS's.
- Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, fixtures and adhesives applicable to maintenance and repair.
- Researches technical data, maintenance drawings and blueprints for inspection, maintenance, and repair of assigned equipment.
- Disassemble /Reassemble, inspect, repair and repack Boeing and Gulf Stream wheel & tire assemblies.
- Monitors bench and shop stocks and orders material and supplies as required.
- Coordinates maintenance efforts with the NDI Shop, Sheetmetal Shop, Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.
- Documents applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.
- Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOO prevention programs.
- Must be able to work first shift, second shift, third shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
- Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned.
- May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training, to include temporary duty and travel.
- Must maintain all training requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for wheel & tire assemblies.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- The ability to read and interpret technical data is required.
- An FAA Airframe License is required.
- Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $48.85
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.
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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Compensation Details:
48.85
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:
03/11/2026 - 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.
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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
