Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Sheetmetal Specialty) Job at Amentum (Yakima)

Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Sheetmetal Specialty)

Amentum

Location:
United States , Yakima

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.85 - 40.01 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal/Structures UH-60/AH-64/CH-47) Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

Job Responsibility:

Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures
Repairs, fabricates, modifies and installs structural parts, forming blocks, and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques
Mixes and applies fiberglass materials
Balances rotary-wing aircraft blades
Makes emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures
Uses common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs
Performs checks
carry out inspections and removal of components
Mixes and applies primers and paints to aircraft surfaces
Applies corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals
Comprehends technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Requisitions bench stock for repair of aircraft structures
Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and structural components
Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools
Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance
Assists aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks
Removes and disassemble defective parts of the aircraft
Maintains the supplies and perform preventive maintenance
Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested
Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality)
The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired
certification of education level is required
Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional)
Shall have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS). All experience must be within the six most recent years
Valid Driver’s License
Must provide own tools/toolbox
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, sheet metal brakes and sheers and those listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems
Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Sheetmetal/Structural Mechanic
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
May be required to lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds
Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications
Will handle dirty parts and lubricants
Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty
May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment
May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles
May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions

What we offer:

Bi-weekly accrual of 3.08 hours (0 to less than 60 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 4.62 hours (60 months but less than 120 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 6.16hours (120 months plus)
11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)
Sick Leave – 56 hours per year (1.08 hours weekly / 2.16 hours bi-weekly accrual)
401K
Short Term / Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA
Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program
Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Well-being programs
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Sheetmetal Specialty)

Amentum

Location:
United States , Yakima

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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