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About this Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes) role at Amentum

Amentum · Onsite · US-HI-Kaneohe

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic 1 

Location: Kaneohe, HI 

     

Position Summary: 

V-22 Osprey experience preferred. 

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 will be responsible for assisting Aircraft Mechanic 1s, 2s, and 3s with Organizational level troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and/or installation of MV-22 aircraft components which may be dependent upon Airframe/Hydraulic, Flightline/Drive Systems, or Avionics specialty. 

Dependent upon specialty, job duties may include but are not limited to, landing gear assemblies, hydraulic systems, flight controls and surfaces, actuators and hydraulic components, flight controls and rigging, structural and composite repair, software, multi-function displays, slip-ring assemblies, wiring harnesses, generators, GPS, navigation systems, communications systems, Wiring Interface Assemblies, control units, azimuth switches, engines, gearboxes, rotor hubs, compressors, blades, APUs, fuel systems, drive shafts, flight controls,  and all associated and related components. 

As an Aircraft Mechanic 1, you will perform all maintenance actions in accordance with applicable publications such as the 4790.2 series, IETMS, Technical Directives, General Operating Procedures and Local Operating Instructions as required. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in scheduled, unscheduled, calendar, conditional, and special inspections as required by Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), IETMS, Technical Directives, Schematics and/or as assigned by Maintenance Control. 

  • Assist in the inspection, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and rigging of Blade Fold Wing Stow systems and components, engines, gearboxes, drive systems and flight critical component repairs, rigging of flight controls and surfaces, hydraulic components and assemblies, Sliprings, FADECs, WIAs, BFCUs, CMS, and calibration of avionics systems, sub systems, and all related Organizational level components and assemblies as may be required. 

  • Operate support equipment in support of all work center operations to include flight line maintenance and maintenance of installed aircraft systems/components and equipment for work center operations. 

  • Must be able to quickly learn DoD Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS) and all associated maintenance publications, orders, and directives and the processes to document such maintenance actions. 

  • Assist in the completion of scheduled, unscheduled, phase, calendar, conditional, and special inspections as required. 

  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data and directives, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 

  • Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed, with supervisors, team leaders and coworkers satisfactorily.  

  • Must be team oriented and productive to facilitate other maintenance operations as required. 

  • The Aircraft Mechanic 1 may be required to cross-train and assist in multiple specialties as assigned. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission requirements. 

  • Ability to perform physical tasks necessary to accomplish assigned maintenance. 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Three (3) years actual and recent systems experience required. 

  • Requires the ability to quickly learn the NALCOMIS reporting system to report and document any discrepancies and repairs while performing maintenance and inspections. 

  • Knowledge of Naval Aviation Maintenance Publications such as the 4790.2 series and IETMS to assist in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions and discrepancies. 

  • Previous CDI experience preferred. 

  • APU, BFWS, EWIS, Hydraulic Contamination, Fuel Surveillance, Tire and Wheel, and all other qualifications as directed within 180 days of hire. 

  • If military experience, provide JST. 

  • Candidates are required to supply their own tools within 10 days of hire; specialty tools will be provided. 

 

Clearance and Government Access:  

  • Must be able to obtain & maintain a DoD Public Trust or SECRET Security Clearance as required and receive a common access card (CAC) for base access and Military Websites. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Public Trust or Secret Clearance. 

 

Salary and Other Compensation: 

The hourly rate for this position is $44.34 per hour. Plus $7.30 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare. 

 

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 6.00 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually. 

       

Compensation Details:

44.34

       

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:

09/02/2026 - 10/30/2026

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 Mechanic salary compares

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