Transient Line Technician - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Transient Line Technician to support a US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The role assists the Transient Line Production Superintendent with ground handling and servicing of arriving and departing aircraft. The position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, a remote overseas location, and may involve evening, weekend and holiday work.

Key responsibilities

• Perform standard aviation operations and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Provide ground handling and servicing for arriving and departing aircraft, including refueling, towing and securing as required.
• Follow and perform FAA standard marshalling commands for safe and efficient aircraft movement on the ground.
• Support aircraft maintenance checks, inspections and operational activities under supervision.
• Coordinate with T-Line supervisors and team members to ensure timely servicing of all aircraft.
• Operate ground support equipment and vehicles in compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist in implementing procedures for safe handling of large-body aircraft operations.
• Identify and resolve minor maintenance or servicing issues, or escalate them to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain records of services performed and report discrepancies or issues.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of general aircraft maintenance experience; experience with large-body aircraft preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver's license (U.S. or international).
• Valid passport valid for at least one year at the time of hiring, and ability to obtain the required country-specific visa.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and stay compliant during deployment.
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend English to the extent needed for the contract.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and exposure to heat, humidity, noise and dust.

Required skills

• Demonstrated understanding of FAA standard marshalling commands.
• Knowledge of aviation ground handling practices and safety compliance.
• Preferred: formal aviation ground handling certification, experience servicing large-body aircraft, familiarity with Air Mobility Command procedures, and prior OCONUS or austere environment experience.