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Aircraft Worker (FSAT)

Tyndall Afb, FL; Tyndall AFB; Florida; FL; Tyndall AFB, Florida; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Worker (FSAT) to provide support for a position located at Tyndall AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Mechanics in Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) and Subscale Aerial Target (SSAT) depot repairs
  • Performs Organizational and Intermediate (O&I) type maintenance and repairs to aircraft, targets and systems associated with the Aerial Targets contract
  • Typical work may include: launch/recovery, towing, jacking, servicing, weight & balance, aircraft configuration, wash & lube, engine maintenance, flight controls, hydraulic and pneumatics
  • Work may include inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, adjusting, rigging, operational checks, overhaul and modifications. Ground handling of targets, aircraft, AGE and support equipment
  • Installation/removal of munitions, chute/drogue systems, augmentation systems, power plant and airframe components
  • May fulfill role of Cockpit Safety Officer (CSO) and/or Launch Safety Officer (LSO)
  • Performs maintenance/operational duties in accordance with operating instructions or Air Force Publications
  • Reads technical orders (TOs), manufacturers’ manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, including ordering of parts
  • Assists higher technical personnel with the installation of modifications associated with aircraft and targets
  • Maintains maintenance records and enters maintenance actions in aircraft forms and/or automated records
  • Provides technical guidance to equal or lower level personnel
  • May be required to perform work of a lower technical level personnel.
  • Performs aircraft maintenance and other duties, related tasks within their classifications as assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

  • HS or equivalent + 4 years' relevant experience
  • Overtime and weekends may be required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recent fighter aircraft maintenance experience (F-16 Crew Chief experience highly desired).

Compensation: This position is represented by a union collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with an hourly rate of pay at $39.86.

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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