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Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic)

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Andrews AFB, MDJob$48.85/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$48.85/hr
Location
Andrews AFB, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceGovernment Flight Line Driver's License

Job overview

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic). The Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival Equipment Mechanic) inspects, evaluates, and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment. This role involves upholstering, repairing, or replacing aircraft furnishings, installing carpeting, and fabricating various fabric items. The mechanic operates ground support equipment and tools, researches technical data, and documents discrepancies in maintenance systems. They must comply with safety programs and be able to work various shifts.

Key focus areas include Inspect, evaluate and repair survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment, Upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels, and bulkheads, and Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft.

Successful candidates bring Secret Security Clearance, Government Flight Line Driver’s License, and Pulmonary Fit Test Pass. Important skills include Inspect Survival Equipment, Evaluate Survival Equipment, Repair Survival Equipment, Upholster Aircraft Furnishings, Repair Aircraft Furnishings, and Replace Aircraft Furnishings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspect Survival EquipmentEvaluate Survival EquipmentRepair Survival EquipmentUpholster Aircraft FurnishingsRepair Aircraft FurnishingsReplace Aircraft FurnishingsInstall CarpetingInstall Floor CoveringsInstall Vinyl on SAM AircraftRepair FabricManufacture FabricRepack FabricSew FabricRepair Emergency Life RaftsRepack Emergency Life RaftsRepair Life PreserversRepack Life PreserversModify CanvasDesign CanvasFabricate CanvasOperate Ground Support EquipmentOperate Hand ToolsOperate Power ToolsOperate Special Cutting ToolsOperate FastenersOperate AdhesivesEvaluate Logistics Improvement ProjectsDesign Logistics Improvement ProjectsManufacture Logistics Improvement ProjectsResearch Technical DataUse Maintenance DrawingsUse BlueprintsPerform on-Equipment EvaluationsCoordinate Maintenance EffortsDocument DiscrepanciesInput Data in Maintenance Information SystemEnsure Safety ComplianceEnsure Housekeeping ComplianceEnsure Tool Control ComplianceEnsure FOD Prevention ComplianceWorking Knowledge of Technical PublicationsWorking Knowledge of Corrosion Control TechniquesWorking Knowledge of Hazardous Waste HandlingRead Technical DataInterpret Technical Data

Qualifications

Read EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishUnderstand EnglishPass Pulmonary Fit TestWear Breathable Oxygen MaskMeet Physical RequirementsLift Objects Up to 50 PoundsSecret Security ClearanceGovernment Flight Line Driver's License

Full job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects, evaluates and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment. Use approved material to upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels, and bulkheads. Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft. Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber and other synthetic material IAW tech data. Inspect, repair and repack emergency life rafts and life preservers. Modify, design and fabricate any canvas, leather, rubber or synthetic fabric items in support of aircraft maintenance including but not limited to interior furnishings and floor coverings. Operates all associated ground support equipment, hand tools, power tools,

special cutting tools, fasteners and adhesives applicable to repair and maintenance assigned aircraft. Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects. Research technical data for maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.

Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment. Performs on-equipment evaluations of aircraft interior components to determine serviceability and or repair-ability. Coordinates maintenance efforts with the Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center. Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System. Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention

programs. Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required. Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel. Must maintain all training requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have a working knowledge of applicable technical publications and repair procedures for survival equipment.

  • Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

  • The ability to read and interpret technical data is required.

  • Required to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test and wear breathable oxygen mask in the performance of certain maintenance operations.

  • Must meet physical requirements, occasional

  • lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government flight line driver’s license.

Compensation Details:

48.85

Original Posting:

03/05/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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