Aircraft Cabinetmaker

The Aircraft Cabinetmaker is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• •Performs maintenance, modifications, and repair of furnishings, cabinets, tables, bulkheads, wood trim and other interior components.
• •Uses maintenance instructions and technical data for inspection, maintenance, and repair on Special Mission aircraft.
• •Evaluates quality cosmetic appearance and serviceability of all installed wood components and plastic laminate panels for scheduled repair.
• •Works with wood, metal and composite materials.
• •Uses and maintains power tools along with other shop equipment.
• •Measures and cuts vinyl’s, plastics, phenolics, composites and metals accurately.
• •Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells made from polymer and metal honeycombs with high degrees of accuracy.
• •Properly installs drawer slides, hinges, latches and other aircraft specific hardware in subassemblies.
• •Disassembles and reassembles aircraft cabinetry, strips laminate or veneer covering from existing cabinets.
• •Cuts, fits and trims laminate or veneer coverings and repairs damaged cabinetry.
• •Using samples and/or technical drawings, fabricates custom cabinetry.
• •Upon request, designs and fabricates high-end, made to order interior accessories.
• •Remanufactures interior cabinetry items that are beyond repair.
• •Proficient in the use of FAA certified materials and supplies to accomplish cabinetry tasks for use aboard C-40, VC-25, C-32 and C-37 aircraft, among others.
• •Performs preventive maintenance, adjusts and repairs industrial machines.
• •Coordinates maintenance efforts with the Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operation Coordination Center.
• •Documents discrepancies in the applicable form and inputs data in Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).
• •Assists in monitoring bench and shop stocks.
• •Orders materials and supplies as required.
• •Ensures compliance with the safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• •Must be able to work first shift, second shift, third shift and/or weekend shift as required.
• •May be tasked to perform work center additional duties with provided training to include TDY and travel.
• •Must maintain training qualifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• •A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• •Must have an outstanding knowledge of cabinetmaking and repair procedures.
• •A working knowledge of procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials is required.
• •Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• •Required to pass Pulmonary Fit Test and wear breathable oxygen mask in the performance of certain maintenance operations.
• •The ability to read and interpret data is required.
• •Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• •Duties may involve working with oils, lubricants, and chemical cleaners and solutions.
• •Must show leadership abilities and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Government. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •A minimum of 3 years’ cabinetmaking experience, preferably working on aircraft interiors is preferred.
• •Experience in aircraft cabinetry local manufacturing procedures and installation of components into aircraft using approved attachment points is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $50.80.

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:

$50.80

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:

09/11/2026 - 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.

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 .