CH-47) Wheeler AAF, HI - CBA

Amentum•Honolulu, HI

12d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal/Structures UH-60, AH-64, CH-47) repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. This role involves repairing, fabricating, modifying, and installing structural parts, forming blocks, and shaping metal using various techniques. The mechanic will also mix and apply fiberglass materials, balance rotary-wing aircraft blades, and make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures. They will use common and precision measuring tools to perform structural repairs, conduct checks, inspections, and component removals. Additionally, the role includes mixing and applying primers and paints, applying corrosion control treatment, and comprehending technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings. The position requires requisitioning bench stock, preparing requests for turn-ins and repair parts, and performing operator maintenance on tools. Final checks on assembly and installation of replaced parts, preparing maintenance-related forms and records, and assisting other technicians are also part of the duties. The mechanic will maintain supplies, perform preventive maintenance, and adhere to company policies and safety programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.
Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional)
MWO - Travel as needed.
Shall have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
All experience must be within the six most recent years.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection
Must be able to work, day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift (if applicable) – As required for CBA.
Must be eligible to obtain a Passport and be able to travel internationally (applicable to OCONUS work sites).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, sheet metal brakes and sheers and those listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Sheetmetal/Structural Mechanic.
The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Nice To Haves

U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired
Valid up-to-date A&P license

Responsibilities

Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
Repairs, fabricates, modifies and installs structural parts, forming blocks, and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques.
Mixes and applies fiberglass materials.
Balances rotary-wing aircraft blades.
Makes emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.
Uses common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.
Performs checks; carry out inspections and removal of components.
Mixes and applies primers and paints to aircraft surfaces.
Applies corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals.
Comprehends technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Requisitions bench stock for repair of aircraft structures.
Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and structural components.
Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools.
Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced.
Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
Assists aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks.
Removes and disassemble defective parts of the aircraft.
Maintains the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality).