Mechanic I Aviation Electrician (AE) NAMCE

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Job Title: Mechanic I Aviation Electrician (AE) NAMCE Location: NAS Lemoore Preferred Airframes: F/A-18 E/F/G Summary/Description: Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures of moderate difficulty, such as wings, fuselage, surface controls and functional components to include rigging, plumbing and hydraulic units utilizing hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturer’s publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Inspects aircraft components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage. Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components. Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems. As required by site management, be certified as a CDI. Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects Essential Job Functions: The Aircraft Mechanic I – Electrical/Electrician performs organizational level maintenance on assigned aircraft. Have in-depth knowledge of assigned aircraft electrical, instrumentation systems and related components including power generation, distribution, regulation, and control. Automatic Flight Control Systems, Inertial Navigation and Compass Systems, Attitude Systems, Lead Acid, NiCad and Carbon Batteries, Pitot, and Static Systems, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems, Electro hydraulics and Electromechanical Systems, Warning and Detection Systems, Instruments of Flight, Capacitance Fuel Quantity and Transfer Systems. Maintain, test, service, inspect, replace, or repair to specification all required systems. Diagnose, isolate, and correct system malfunction(s). Required to be qualified on and work with some ground support equipment, special calibration equipment, special tools and all related maintenance manuals, maintenance requirement cards, parts breakdown manuals, technical directives, diagrams, schematics, blueprints and drawings. Member will work on all aircraft systems, beyond the Aircraft Mechanic I field of expertise the member will work as a general Aircraft Mechanic I. Qualifications/Requirements: Must have 3 years O-level aircraft system maintenance experience. Knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory. Shift work is required. A&P License and/or Military rating this position Preferred 18 months as a CDI, Quality Assurance Inspector, or Inspector Authorization (IA). Minimum 36 months Organizational level experience. Preferred to have 24 months F/A-18 experience within the last 36 months. Must complete CDI qualification syllabus and all qualifications to obtain CDI with 90 days of employment. Obtain any additional qualifications or license required to maintain aircraft and qualifications. Must be physically able to perform all assigned duties and able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. You may be required to qualify in additional certifications such as Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (LPT), High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (HPT), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), and or Plane Captain. Must have ability to inspect and maintain all company and customer assets, including all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with applicable directives, and ensure that those assets are utilized in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Must have ability to participate in the investigation of any injury and/or the resolution of any problems in quality or performance that may hinder production or be detrimental to the program. Must participate in the training and qualification of new personnel. Must promote communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of accident prevention, quality of work, and environmental compliance. Must promote positive communication with all site departments, company management, and our customers to ensure the proper execution of our contract. Must participate in required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual training and ensure that it is documented in a timely manner. Complete initial attendance sheet daily, verifying your start time and proper accounting of all assigned PPE. Must be cleared and maintain clearance level required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Tier 3 Clearance. Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $46.17 per hour. Plus $8.30 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, 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually. Compensation Details: $40.89 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: 08/27/2026 - 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 .