UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-I (UH-60 Engine) Barstow-Daggett, CA.

Company : Amentum

Location : Daggett, CA, 92327

Posted Date : 4 November 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Aviation

Occupation : Aircraft Mechanic

Job Details

The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-I (UH-60 Engine Mechanic) inspects and performs maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

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Strong desire for (FAA) Powerplant Certificate , if No PP certificate, must have Two (2) years of documented engine specialized repair experience on the UH-60, Blackhawk.
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Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 Blackhawk Mission Design Series (MDS).
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US Citizenship is Required to obtain the NAC-I Clearance and for facility access and credentials to work at this location.
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Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores engine assembles or components.
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Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems and components according to directives.
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Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls.
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Performs limited maintenance operational checks.
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Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
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Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
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Services and lubricates engines and components.
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Requisitions bench stock for repair of aircraft engines.
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Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
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Maintains the supplies and performs preventive maintenance.
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Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
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Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality).
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Minimum Requirements:

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High School Diploma or GED equivalent is Required.
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U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; certification of education level is required.
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Valid (FAA) A&P certificate is preferred. (optional )
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Strong desire for (FAA) Powerplant Certificate , if No PP certificate, must have Two (2) years of documented engine specialized repair experience UH-60, Blackhawk.
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Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 Blackhawk Mission Design Series (MDS).
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All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
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Must possess thorough knowledge of aircraft turbine engines and repair.
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A valid Driver's License is Required.
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Mechanics must provide their own tools/toolbox. Tools must be etched with PID and toolbox shadowed for each tool. (Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to the candidate).
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Shift Work Required: Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned under the Union CBA - (day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift (if applicable).
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Must be eligible to obtain a Valid US Passport and be able to travel internationally if requested for operational requirements. (applicable to OCONUS work sites).
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Security Clearance Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC-I (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is Required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Knowledge & Skills:

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Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, and those listed in the assigned UH-60 (MDS) Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
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Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
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Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
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Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft turbine engine mechanic.
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The Engine Mechanic receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
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Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

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Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
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Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
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Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
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May be required to lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
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Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
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Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
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Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
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May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
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May work in maintenance shop or outside.
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Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
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May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
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May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
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May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.
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California: Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $46.35- $49.65 (Hourly rate set by CBA)

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Bi-weekly accrual of 3.39 hours (0 to less than 48 months)

Bi-weekly accrual of 4.93 hours (48 months but less than 108 months)

Bi-weekly accrual of 6.47 hours (108 months or more)

11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)

Sick Leave - Newly hired or transferred employees into the bargaining until shall receive up front/front-loaded prorate sick leave hours based on the remaining weeks in the calendar year including the week of hire at the rate of 1.33 hour per week up to 56 hours

401K

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA

Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program

Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Well-being programs

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs.

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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans ( and Labor Laws Posters ( .

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 ( .