Amentum

Overview

The CBP Aircraft Composite Specialist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components of moderate difficulty, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, and fuel systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition.
• Perform daily, flight line, and hangar maintenance on all assigned aircraft.
• Conduct inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• Furnish own hand tools for aircraft maintenance; necessary special tools and test equipment will be provided by Customs.
• Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft tasks.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
• Prioritize workload schedules on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; US Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold a current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate.
• Competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
• Working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Able to follow procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Proficient in Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.