Aircraft Mechanic 1 (UH-60), Helena, MT

Amentum•Helena, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Mechanic Specialty) troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, rebuilds, and maintains UH-60 aircraft structures, systems, engines, and components. The work includes aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, auxiliary power, ventilation and heating systems, and electrical wiring and accessories. The mechanic interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine how to repair or replace damaged or malfunctioning components. Duties include performing hourly and calendar inspections; examining reciprocating and jet engines and their components for defects; testing engine operation with diagnostic equipment; and repairing, replacing, disassembling, inspecting, and reinstalling engine and airframe components. The mechanic also performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and routine aircraft servicing, supervises aircraft jacking and towing, and records and verifies completed maintenance. Work may include line-station repairs and specialized structural, precision, functional-part, assembly, or engine repair and modification. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires three years of aviation maintenance experience, including two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience and two years on the assigned UH-60, with all experience within the most recent six years. A current A&P license is preferred but not required. Mechanics maintaining FAA-certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government NAC-I (T1) Public Trust security clearance and facility credentials authorization; US citizenship is required for facility authorization. A valid driver’s license is required, and the mechanic must provide a toolbox and tools that are shadowed and etched with PID. The role requires knowledge of UH-60 equipment and military publications, including electronic manuals, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics. Work takes place in a maintenance hangar and outdoors, potentially in extreme weather and locations with rudimentary infrastructure. The role involves frequent standing and use of hands, regular walking and reaching, and occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing. The mechanic must climb, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, kneel, crawl, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The role frequently involves lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; mechanical devices are used for most heavy lifting. Work may expose the employee to fumes, cuts and bruises from tools, and moving-vehicle hazards such as forklifts.

Requirements

Three years of aviation maintenance experience.
Two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience.
Two years of experience on the assigned UH-60 (MDS).
All required experience must have been gained within the six most recent years.
Must meet FAA requirements when assigned to maintain FAA-certified aircraft.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government NAC-I (T1) Public Trust security clearance and facility credentials authorization.
US citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization to work at the facility.
Must provide own tools and toolbox; tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and etched with PID.
Valid driver’s license required.
Knowledge of equipment related to UH-60 requirements.
Knowledge of military publications, including electronic manuals, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics.
Able to perform the stated physical activities and lifting requirements.

Nice To Haves

A valid, up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and other equipment.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating engines, jet engines, turbine blades, and engine components for defects, and test engine operation to diagnose malfunctions.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components; remove, disassemble, inspect, repair or replace parts, reassemble, and reinstall engines as needed.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and routine aircraft servicing, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Enter descriptions of work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was performed satisfactorily.
Make line-station repairs to keep aircraft in safe operating condition and, as applicable, specialize in structural, precision, or functional spare-parts and assembly work or engine repair.
Perform other duties as requested.