C130 Flight Engineer

C-130 Flight Engineers are based remotely throughout California.

The Flight Engineer participates in aerial firefighting missions, Functional Check Flights (FCF), Maintenance Check Flights (MCF), and Acceptance Check Flights (ACF).   

Other duties include but are not limited to: attend annual the C-130 Air Tanker Flight Engineer training program, participate in aircraft ferry missions (both intrastate and interstate) as directed. 

a. Experience-Minimum Requirements: 
• C-130 Flight Engineer-2000 hours 
• C-130 Flight Engineer Experience-2 years 
• Possess FAA Flight Engineer Certification or military equivalent. 
• Previous aerial firefighting experience preferred. 
• Must have a valid/current FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate w/ECG 
endorsement (if over 40 years of age) 

Salary and Other Compensation:  
The hourly rate for this position is between $167.08 per hour.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid transportation, 63 hours of paid time off after 1 year of time with the Company, and 126 hours of paid sick.  

       

Compensation Details:

167.08

       

Original Posting:

05/15/2026 - 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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