Jobs Companies Amentum Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - C130

About this Aircraft Maintenance Technician I - C130 role at Amentum

Amentum · Onsite · US-CA-Sacramento

Aircraft Maintenance Technician I

 

This is the entry and first working level for certificated Airframe and Powerplant technicians.  Incumbents at this level work under the guidance of a Lead Technician and inspect and repair aircraft, engines, and components, and return aircraft to service.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Possession of the following certificates:  FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver’s License.  Prior C130 experience highly desired.

 

Knowledge and Abilities:  FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; and aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures.  Work under the general guidance of a lead or journey level technician and perform maintenance and repair to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, and components in accordance with approved procedures; learn various aircraft maintenance requirements, standards, and procedures; determine the airworthiness of airframe and engine components; inspect systems for proper operation and condition.  May perform Confined Space Entry Maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs.

 

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $51.71 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education,

experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market

data.) 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:

51.71

       

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:

08/12/2026 - 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.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $107,557/yrabove the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,283 median $59,114 $79,747

Typical range $49,920–$69,680/yr, from 3,193 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

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