Aircraft Mechanic Lead- Miramar CA

The T-34 Site Lead/Aircraft Mechanic 2 supervises assigned employees conducting maintenance and repair of aircraft, engines, and associated components. Directs, prioritizes, and assists in the performance of operational checks, repairs, inspections, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned T-34C aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment and in accordance with applicable instructions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers, coworkers, and supervision.
• Perform and train employees to inspect, evaluate, and repair aircraft flight surfaces, wiring, structure, fuel tanks, canopies, as well as wheel and tire assemblies.
• Operate and train personnel on the use of all associated ground support equipment.
• Coordinate and assign priorities for aircraft maintenance efforts with employees.
• Ensures site is in compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Provide guidance for aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections, treatments, and application of protective coatings.
• Use and train others in the use of maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Document discrepancies using applicable forms and reference materials.
• Process readiness documents, verify aircraft utilization reports, and provide data to supervision for inclusion in the Monthly Maintenance Plan.
• Perform and train others on shop and flight line maintenance tasks, ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
• Utilize hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives applicable to return aircraft to operational condition.
• Maintain work-center technical publication annex library in conjunction with Program Tech Pubs Librarian.
• Approves and orders parts and materials through T-34 Supply to maintain assigned aircraft.
• Manage and track personnel training requirements in coordination with the Program Training Manager and Maintenance Supervision
• Ensures work center complies with applicable housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have a high degree of expertise in aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, electronics equipment, aircraft structure, or fuel cells.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, and forms is required.
• Understanding of corrosion control techniques is required.
• Able to follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet required deadlines, assign and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of high school, or the equivalent, is required.
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a government flight line driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with two (2) years as a practicing A&P mechanic. Fixed-Wing Beechcraft aircraft and PT-6 engine experience preferred.
• Completion of specialized courses, such as avionics subsystems or structural repair, is highly desired
• Must be able to meet any Government or Company-required licensing/qualification requirements for this position.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend/interpret data is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal work will be in aircraft maintenance hangar, shop areas, or flight line environment with moderate exposure to noise hazards.
• Exposure to prolonged periods of sitting, standing, stooping, or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Administrative duties that may require occasional kneeling, standing, stooping, and bending.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.

TRAVEL

• As required by work and/or customer specifications. May require travel in support of detachments of unknown duration

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Compensation Details:
$45.45

Original Posting:

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.

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