Aircraft Mechanic I (Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems)

Amentum - Oak Harbor, WA

Full-time

Oak Harbor, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified Aircraft Mechanic I specialized in Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems, specifically with EA-18G experience, to support the U.S Naval Air Station maintenance operations at NAS Whidbey Island. The Aircraft Mechanic I will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the repair and maintenance of aircraft engines, structures, and systems. This role requires a combination of technical skills and experience to effectively troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions in aircraft systems, including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces, and controls. The mechanic will also be involved in the maintenance of auxiliary power units, ventilation, and heating systems, ensuring that all repairs meet the required safety and operational standards. The essential responsibilities of the Aircraft Mechanic I include making repairs to aircraft under the guidance of higher-graded workers, troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing repairs, replacements, and rebuilds of aircraft structures and components. This includes using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to carry out tasks such as rigging, surface control adjustments, and plumbing and hydraulic unit repairs. The mechanic will read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical data to determine the feasibility and methods for repairing or replacing malfunctioning components. Additionally, the role involves performing preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, as well as entering maintenance records to document the work performed. Candidates for this position must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with three years of job-related experience, particularly with F/A-18 aircraft. The ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions is essential, as is the capacity to perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft. Selected candidates will be required to hold this job position for one year and must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and security clearance. The work environment is dynamic, requiring the mechanic to adapt to various conditions, including shop environments, aircraft hangars, and outdoor settings, often exposed to extreme weather and operational hazards.

Responsibilities

• Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
• Services engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred and three (3) years of job-related experience required.
• Three (3) years F/A-18 experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and perform complex Organizational Level Maintenance actions in support of the EA-18G aircraft.
• Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries and possess one or more of the specialties: Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems, Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold; Hydraulic/Pneumatic, and mechanical Flight Control Systems, Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems (F/A-18E/F and/or EA-18G experience is required), Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Avionics Communication/Navigation/Identification/Electronic/Counter measures/RADAR and Weapon Control Systems (EA-18G experience is required), Power Distribution/Electrical Power, Instruments, Compass, Automatic Flight Control and Lighting Systems, Aircraft Armament, Line, Corrosion (Paint and Final Finish).
• Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance and meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.