Aircraft Mechanic 1(Sheetmetal Specialty) Yakima, WA

Aircraft Mechanic 1 (Sheetmetal Specialty) Yakima, WA

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal/Structures UH-60/AH-64/CH-47) repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Repairs, fabricates, modifies and installs structural parts, forming blocks, and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques.
• Mixes and applies fiberglass materials.
• Balances rotary-wing aircraft blades.
• Makes emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.
• Uses common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.
• Performs checks; carry out inspections and removal of components.
• Mixes and applies primers and paints to aircraft surfaces.
• Applies corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals.
• Comprehends technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Requisitions bench stock for repair of aircraft structures.
• Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and structural components.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools.
• Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced.
• Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

Additional duties include:

• Assists aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks.
• Removes and disassembles defective parts of the aircraft.
• Maintains the supplies and performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality).

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; certification of education level is required.
• Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional)
• Shall have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection.

Clearance requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Knowledge & skills:

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, sheet metal brakes and sheers and those listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Sheetmetal/Structural Mechanic.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical requirements/working environment:

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.

Compensation & benefits:

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $38.85 - $40.01 (Hourly rate set by CBA)

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.

Bi-weekly accrual of 3.08 hours (0 to less than 60 months)

Bi-weekly accrual of 4.62 hours (60 months but less than 120 months)

Bi-weekly accrual of 6.16 hours (120 months plus)

11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)

Sick Leave 56 hours per year (1.08 hours weekly / 2.16 hours bi-weekly accrual)

401K

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA

Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program

Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Well-being programs

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs.

Compensation details:

$38.85 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: 03/19/2026 - 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