Aerospace Ground Equipment Specialist

General information

Requisition #

R70929

Locations

USA-VA-Herndon, International-Japan-Yokota

Posting Date

09/22/2026

Security Clearance Required

Public Trust/Suitability

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Aerospace Ground Equipment Specialist to join our vehicle & equipment sustainment team in Yokota, Japan. The selected candidate will provide logistics support to multiple families of vehicles & equipment globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspects, repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion engines, hydraulic cylinders, fuel pumps, fuel/hydraulic lines, voltage regulators and generators used in Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).
• Work involves replacing worn or broken parts such as motors, bearings, or other engine parts; adjusting valves; and repairing fuel injections, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Maintenance support including operations of powered and non-powered units, system troubleshooting, engineering, analysis, maintenance and repair of commercial and military aerospace ground equipment systems and subsystems to the component level.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical power support systems by verifying proper fuel, lubricants and coolant levels. Effectively applies industry or military standard troubleshooting procedures to localize and isolate faulty system components.
• Maintains and prepares records and documentation to ensure accurate and timely data processing.
• 25% travel to worksites in various locations, United States, Europe and Pacific Region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field (OR) 7+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a trade school certification or associate degree in a related field (OR) 9+ years of qualified mechanical experience.
• Qualified mechanical experience includes one or more of the following: light or heavy-duty trucks, ground power units, generators, gas turbine compressors, nitrogen and oxygen carts, aircraft tugs, air conditioning and heater units, cargo loaders, de-icing vehicles, runway sweepers, light carts, hydraulic test stands, fuel and defuel equipment.
• Experience with maintenance support to include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters; experience applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components.
• Willingness to travel to mission locations within the United States, Europe and Pacific region on an as needed basis and work 40+ hours on missions that will vary in length.
• Must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed, ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with commercial and military aerospace ground equipment to include but not limited to the following:

Powered AGE Assets: Generators (e.g., -86), Gas Turbine Compressors / Bleed Air Generators (e.g., -95), Hydraulic Test Stands, Air Conditioners and Heaters, Nitrogen and Oxygen Carts, Light Carts.

Non-Powered AGE Assets: Maintenance Stands, Tow Bars, Jacks and Tripods, Munitions Loaders, and Bomb Lifts.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
• Must be able to work in high noise areas.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard

The projected compensation range for this position is $44,500.00-$74,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

*MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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