The Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural) is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Inspects, evaluates damage and accomplishes repairs on assigned and transient aircraft and support Equipment.
- Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, fixtures and adhesives applicable to return aircraft to operational condition.
- Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects.
- Researches technical data and manufactures structural components, cables, and tubing assemblies.
- Uses maintenance instructions and technical data in the inspection, and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
- Performs on and off equipment maintenance to do advanced aircraft composite repairs.
- Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
- Performs aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
- Evaluates aircraft and equipment for paint requirements.
- Removes and treats corrosion and applies protective coatings on aircraft and support equipment.
- Performs shop and flight line maintenance ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
- Coordinates maintenance efforts with Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operations Coordination Center.
- Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.
- Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
- Must be able to work, day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shifts as required.
- Receives CUT training within classification.
- Shall perform other duties as assigned and must be able to travel to include TDYs.
- Must maintain training requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must have a working knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures.
- A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and Disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- The ability to read and interpret data is required.
- Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
- Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs is required.
- An Occupational Physical is required.
- Respirator Training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training and CPR training are required.
- An FAA Airframe license is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
- Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years’ recent structural experience is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $51.37
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.
Compensation Details:
51.37
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:
04/07/2026 - 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.
