Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum is immediately hiring a qualified Aircraft Mechanic II in support of U.S. Navy Aviation Flight Line Operations at NAS Oceana Virginia Beach, VA. VFA-106.

The Aircraft Mechanic II shall be responsible for all matters relating to Flight Line Operations and administrative control of Line work center.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• The recording and scheduling of training and qualification tracking of personnel assigned to the Line Work Center. 
• Trainee PQS, establish deadlines, scheduling of testing and board practical.
• SE Phase 1 tracking, scheduling tests, filing, database and MPP update.
• Schedule and coordinate Restricted/Unrestricted ramp license, monitoring and data base update.
• Schedule and coordinate yearly PC requalification test and monitor.
• Update and care of Personnel training jackets
• Schedule, coordinate, track and disseminate Detachments lists. 
• Attendance tracking and monitoring.
• Schedule and coordinate Corrosion Control course.
• Shift assignment and scheduling for Mechanic 1s
• Approve, disapprove, and track work center vacation
• Assign and audit collateral duty
• Time sheet approval for work center personnel
• End-of-month reports for Line work center
• Monthly MPP submissions and update
• Weekly Operations meeting attendance
• Weekly Work Center Lead meeting
• Shift work required, detachments are possible.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years actual and recent organizational level F/A-18 aircraft experience with 5 years prior F/A-18 A-G Line work center supervision/operation to include 3 years of Collateral Duty Inspector/Quality Assurance Representative experience.
• Must have knowledge of and experience with special tools/equipment required to perform all assigned maintenance tasks.
• Must attain/maintain Plane Captain and Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 30 days of hire/promotion.
• Must have 3 years of Flight Line and Aircraft Carrier shipboard operations experience.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 series to include company Ground Operating Procedures, Letters of Instructions pertaining to the operations of the Line Work Center (Program enforcement and compliance)
• Must be willing and able to enforce all Site, Company and Navy policies and procedures.
• Must have ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be familiar with NAMP CSEC audit program.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Must have working knowledge of the Technical Directive program.
• Must be able to plan, prioritize and assign tasks/workload to ensure all daily flight schedule requirements are met without impact on the customer.
• Will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check as well as favorable fingerprints in EQIP. May be required to complete a SF-85/86 in EQIP as required to maintain possession of CAC card. Unfavorable background check may result in termination if determination is made you are not eligible for a CAC card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorizations at this work location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• F/A-18 Supervisor Fam C-600-3867
• Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Admin C-555-0046

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

       

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $39.46 per hour. Plus $7.80 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 3.08 hours of paid time off weekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.

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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

       

Compensation Details:

39.46

       

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:

06/30/2026 - 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, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.