Aircraft Mechanic 2 CH-47 - A&P or FCC License - Illesheim, Germany

Overview

The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 (FAA A&P Or FCC) performs maintenance and inspects CH-47 systems, maintaining FAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance with a primary expertise as a CH-47 mechanic, repair functions including assembly and modification on a variety of Army and other DoD cross-service aircraft, their major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and related systems.

• Install, connect, and adjust complete systems such as fuel, heat, lubrication, hydraulic, engine, and transmission; install and align fuselage parts; balance, align, and install tail rotor assemblies; rig complete flight control systems.

• Incorporate authorized modifications and changes.

• Make operational checks of hydraulic and fuel systems using external power sources and powered ground equipment.

• Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassemble to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign or replace defective component or assembly.

• Must be able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales, and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required.

• A valid FAA A&P Certificate OR FCC License with (Elements 1 and 3) is Required.

• Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years of Rotary Wing experience, and two (2) years on the CH-47 Mission Design Series (MDS) is Required.

• All experience must be within the five (5) most recent years.

• Without an FAA A&P certificate, must have or obtain an FCC License with (Elements 1 and 3) and have the following years of experience: three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience and two (2) years on the CH-47 MDS.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance (NACI/ Public Trust). US Citizenship is required to obtain NAC-I clearance. Interim NACI approval is required prior to deployment.

• Valid US Passport is required for deployment to Germany.

Germany Specific

• TESA approval: Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total aviation maintenance experience.

• Travel: As required in support of task order.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.

• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.

• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement of parts and assess the nature and extent of repair required.

• Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

Not Applicable

• The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate. 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Amentum provides equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Original Posting: 03/03/2026 - Until Filled