Inspector, Aircraft

About the job

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Inspector in Las Vegas, NV.

Purpose and Scope:

The Inspector is responsible to the Chief Inspector for accomplishing the objectives of the Airlift Inspection Department.  The purpose of the work is to provide expertise in the direction, tracking, and integration of vital work efforts in regard to inspection and maintenance of company aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The incumbent's main duties are to perform RII, and routine buy back inspections as listed in the Company’s General Maintenance Manual and as required by Job Cards and maintenance directives.
• In addition to inspection items, the incumbent must also ensure company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Performs NDT Inspections using Borescope, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, or Ultrasonic methods as required.
• The employee is also an advisor to Maintenance to assist in aircraft troubleshooting and associated repairs.
• Exercise individual initiative and judgment and determines that workmanship, materials, and components released for flight are airworthy.
• Travel with a designated aircraft to vendor facilities during performance of scheduled heavy maintenance.  Duration of this assignment may be 30 days or more.
• Performs flight attendant duties as needed.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 5 years aircraft mechanic experience on jet aircraft similar to the aircraft type operated by the company.
• Possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• The Inspector must qualify for the RII items listed in the company General Maintenance Manual.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The employee is required to work in both a shop and the flight line and depending on shift assignment, may be required to work NDT inspections.  Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 pounds, stooping, stretching and squatting required in moving equipment and performing inspections on top and below the aircraft.  Must be able to work at heights as much as 60 feet above ground.  Eyesight must be 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 with eyewear or contacts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$63.13

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/10/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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.