Aircraft Mechanic II Lead (CBA)

The Lead Aircraft Mechanic II (Fuel Cell) 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:

• Performs primary duties, monitors status, and appoints others to complete scheduled and unscheduled aircraft/equipment maintenance and provides technical direction to personnel in the completion of task/duties.
• Plans and coordinates workloads with production supervisor and dispatch personnel accordingly.
• Completes any required reports or paperwork due to leadership.
• Briefs leadership on inspections, maintenance, and general shop status.
• Provides guidance and instruction to all employees assigned concerning technical orders, checklist, and hazardous materials.
• Assists assigned personnel in research, requisition of aircraft/equipment parts, special tools, components and determine reparability and serviceability.
• Will ensure aircraft/equipment cleanliness appearance and ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Assists in the research and answering of Contractor Officer Representative (COR) and Quality Assurance (QA) reports.
• Monitors quality assurance reports and prevent the development of adverse trends.
• Ensures that all maintenance data is correctly entered in forms and MIS.
• Ensures assigned personnel have access to and use technical data during all phases of aircraft/equipment maintenance/inspections.
• Notifies assigned employees of training and certification due dates. Maintains supply discipline in the work center.
• Monitors distribution, control, and condition of assigned vehicles.
• Monitors shop equipment for condition and documentation.
• Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.
• Must be able to work, day, swing, night and/or weekend shifts as required.
• May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training, to include TDY and travel.
• Must maintain training qualifications.
• Receives and provides cross utilization training in other maintenance tasks associated within classification.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Must have a working knowledge of primary job procedures in respective field.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• The ability to read and interpret data 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 and flightline driver's license.
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• May be required to hold an FAA Airframe license, Occupational Physical, Respirator Training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training and CPR certification.
• A minimum of two years of corresponding job experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $56.48

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:
56.48

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:
04/28/2026 - 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 .