Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival)

Amentum • Andrews, Maryland • Posted July 08, 2026

About the Role

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Survival) is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Inspects, evaluates, and repairs survival equipment for assigned aircraft and support equipment.

  • Use approved material to upholster, repair or replace aircraft furnishings, headliners, interior side panels, and bulkheads.

  • Install carpeting, floor coverings and vinyl on SAM aircraft.

  • Repair, manufacture, repack and sew fabric, canvas, leather, rubber, and other synthetic material IAW tech data.

  • Inspect, repairs and repack emergency life rafts and life preservers.

  • Modify, designs and fabricate any canvas, leather, rubber, or synthetic fabric items in support of aircraft maintenance including but not limited to interior furnishings and floor coverings.

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