Amentum

Overview

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components. This role requires technical expertise in airframe and power plant systems to solve equipment malfunctions and perform various maintenance tasks on assigned aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions.
• 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; special tools and test equipment provided by Customs.
• Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related 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 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 workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.