Support Equipment Mechanic - Military Veterans
at Amentum
Support Equipment Mechanic repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) IAW applicable processes and policies. Troubleshoots malfunctions of GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. Prepares GSE for storage and transportation, uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions and maintains external fuel and grounding systems. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE. Inspects, tests and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant and compressed air. Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles and reinstalls GSE components and accessories; stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications; stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles; maintains vehicle records; maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records; and provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD prevention and safety at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of four (4) years in field relevant to position description. Must have completed corrosion control training.
- Must be knowledgeable of supply procedures.
- Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Top Secret Security Clearance Required. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Position requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and maintain a favorable Tier 5 background investigation.
- S-92, VH-92A, VH-3D, and VH-60N experience preferred.
- Cutting and welding experience preferred.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
Labor Law Posters
EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Patuxent River, MD
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.