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A&P Mechanic (C-130) - Journeyman Technician

**Purpose and Scope:**

The Journey Technician (CBA Title Journeyman FAA Certified Airframe & Powerplant Technician) is the journey and second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

**1.** Incumbents at this level work independently and inspect and repair aircraft, engines, components and systems, inspect aircraft and assess for damage, condition and method of repair, and work off site at outlying field stations for extended periods.

**2.** Work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field bases for extended periods; perform depot level and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordance with approved procedures.

**3.** Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

**Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**

FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines and components. Work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field locations; perform depot level and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordance with approved procedures; have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair.

Have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician's certificates. Valid class C California driver's license Five (5) years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician and one (1) year experience working on CDF type specific aircraft. Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician. Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C-130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year of CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement. Current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Journey Technicians who obtain one year of experience and current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Apprentice Technicians who obtain two years of experience working on C-130 aircraft and successfully complete Original Equipment Manufacturer or other certified outside vendor for line and intermediate level training specific to the aircraft may be eligible for promotion to this position. High school diploma or equivalent.

**Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:**

May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft. Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain 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 up to 50 pounds. May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools. Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

**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.

**Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:**

Have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician's certificates. Valid class C California driver's license Five (5) years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician and one (1) year experience working on CDF type specific aircraft. Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician. Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C-130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year of CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement. Current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Journey Technicians who obtain one year of experience and current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Apprentice Technicians who obtain two years of experience working on C-130 aircraft and successfully complete Original Equipment Manufacturer or other certified outside vendor for line and intermediate level training specific to the aircraft may be eligible for promotion to this position. High school diploma or equivalent.

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, 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.

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