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GSE Mechanic I

Andrews Afb, MD; Andrews AFB; Maryland; MD; Andrews AFB, Maryland; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Inspects, repairs and maintains assigned AGE, used to support the transportation of Cabinet Members, and other high-ranking national and international dignitaries.
  • Dispatches AGE to the flightline to support flying operations and aircraft maintenance.
  • Uses maintenance instructions and technical data in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of assigned ground equipment.
  • Maintains hand and powered tools in an orderly manner.
  • Completes maintenance data forms and makes Maintenance Information System (MIS) inputs.
  • Assists in the training and direction of assigned personnel.
  • Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
  • Shall perform other duties as assigned, to include TDY and travel.
  • Duties involve working with fuel, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, solutions and disposal of hazardous material and waste according to environment standards.
  • Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, night shift and/or weekend shifts as required.
  • Receives cross-utilization (CUT) training and is qualified to perform maintenance tasks associated within classification.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • A working knowledge of powered AGE repair procedures is required.
  • Specialized courses in powered AGE maintenance are required.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Two years recent experience as a powered AGE mechanic or equivalent in powered AGE maintenance is required.
  • Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Normal color vision is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Section 608 Technician Universal Certification for refrigerant is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $48.85. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .

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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