Aircraft Mechanic A&P - UC-35 Cessna Citation

About the role

Amentum is hiring an aircraft mechanic with an FAA A&P certificate to maintain the UC-35 Cessna Citation aircraft at Al Udeid, Qatar. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, engine, APU and ventilation/heating systems, keeping the aircraft in safe operating condition.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair aircraft structure, wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units
• Inspect engines for oil leaks, examine turbine blades for cracks, and run diagnostic tests to find engine faults
• Remove and install engines, disassemble and repair engine parts, and flush crankcases, clean screens, grease moving parts and check brakes
• Perform quality maintenance in line with federal aviation regulations, OEM or military technical orders, and read maintenance manuals and service bulletins
• Service aircraft at the line station, possibly specializing in structural, precision spare parts or engine repair

Required profile

• Valid FAA A&P certificate; US citizenship required to hold a US government Secret clearance
• Recent full-time aviation maintenance experience on the assigned aircraft within the past 12 months
• At least 3 years as an aircraft mechanic (5 years preferred); 6 months of flight-line, overhaul and inspection experience
• Formal maintenance training on the aircraft or equivalent armed forces or civilian training; high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government DoD Secret security clearance and facility credentials
• Physical ability to work on aircraft, lift up to 50 pounds, work in potentially hostile environments and travel internationally

Required skills

• Knowledge of aircraft subsystems, maintenance parameters, system operation and limitations
• Ability to read, write and interpret technical documents and manuals
• Ability to become qualified to run engines for the supported aircraft type