Aircraft Mechanic I (Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems)

• Three (3) years of job-related experience required.

• Three (3) years F/A-18E/F or EA-18G experience.

• Shall have the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex malfunctions and 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.

• 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:
• Egress and/or Environmental Control Systems (F/A-18E/F and/or EA-18G experience is required)

• Propulsion/Engine and Fuel Systems

• Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Launch/Arresting, Wing/Pylon Fold; Hydraulic/Pneumatic, and mechanical Flight Control Systems

• 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.

• Position requires the 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 task.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

• Position requires travel.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay:  $43.79 (Hourly rate set by CBA) In accordance with the established Collective Bargaining Agreement, the hourly wage for this position is as follows: Current: $43.79 On or around 1/1/2027: $45.10

This position includes a competitive benefits package, to include

• Employees are provided with $8.25 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period for the purchase of the following benefits:  medical, dental, AD&D insurance, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability.

• Paid vacation. Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows:  144 hours for 0-5 years of service, 184 hours for 5-10 years of service, 224 hours for 10-15 years of service, 264 hours for 15-20 years of service, and 272 hours for more than 20 years of service.

• Pension and 401k

• 11 Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date)

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.

Compensation Details

US: $43.79 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

09/22/2026 - 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 .