Cal Fire Aviation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Definition: This is the journey and second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplant technicians. Incumbents at this level work independently and inspect and repair aircraft, engines,
components and systems and assess for damage, condition and method of repair, and work off site
at outlying field locations, which may include assignment as a base mechanic. This position may
be assigned other duties and tasks in the program as directed.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe & Powerplant
Technician's Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver's License and three years of aerospace industry
work experience as a certificated A&P Technician and two years' experience working on type
specific aircraft. Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal
to that of a certificated A&P Technician. Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C-
130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year of CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement. Current
CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician II who obtain one year of experience and current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician I who obtain two years of experience working on C-130 aircraft and successfully complete Original Equipment Manufacturer or other certified outside vendor for line and intermediate level training specific to the aircraft may be eligible for promotion to this position.
Knowledge and Abilities: FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and
repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; aircraft shop
maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines and
components. May perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs.
May be required to become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in their
respective program(s) aircraft ground operations. Work independently in a central aviation
maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field locations; perform depot level
and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordance with approved procedures; have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair.
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $59.03 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market
data.) 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
Compensation Details:
59.03
Original Posting:
05/13/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum 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.
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