T34 Aircraft Mechanic 1- Lemoore, CA

Amentum - Lemoore, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lemoore, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The T-34 Aircraft Mechanic 1 is responsible for performing maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and servicing of T-34 aircraft in compliance with applicable instructions. This role requires a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and the ability to work effectively in an aircraft maintenance and operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop and flight line maintenance tasks ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
• Utilize hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives to return aircraft to operational condition.
• Inspect, evaluate, and repair aircraft flight surfaces, wiring, structure, fuel tanks, canopies, and wheel and tire assemblies.
• Operate all associated ground support equipment.
• Perform aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
• Understand corrosion control techniques and apply protective coatings on aircraft and subcomponents.
• Use maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with assigned Site Leads or Maintenance Supervisors.
• Document discrepancies using applicable forms and reference materials.
• Process readiness documents and verify aircraft utilization reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain the work-center technical publication annex library as required.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers and coworkers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Handle hazardous materials as required.
• Follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Completion of high school or equivalent is required.
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a Government flight line driver's license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aircraft maintenance is required.
• Working knowledge of aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, electronics equipment, aircraft structure, or fuel cells is necessary.
• Must be able to meet any Government or Company-required licensing/qualification requirements for this position.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, and forms preferred.
• Proficiency in Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is highly desired.
• Completion of specialized courses, such as avionics subsystems or structural repair, is highly desired.