Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) Holloman, NM

Amentum • Holloman Air Force Base, NM

364d

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Mechanic Specialty) troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. The role involves repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. The mechanic reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. They perform various inspections and tests on engines and components to detect and diagnose malfunctions, and are responsible for replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, adjusting electrical wiring systems, and performing preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections. The position may also involve supervising the jacking and towing of aircraft and entering maintenance records.

Requirements

• Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60).
• Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics.
• Required 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.
• A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox, with tools shadowed and etched with PID.
• Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and engineering data.
• Performs various inspections on engines and components to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components and adjusts electrical wiring systems.
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and enters maintenance records.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer practices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees