Aircraft Mechanic I (AH-64E) Wheeler AAF, HI - CBA

Amentum•Honolulu, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance on AH-64E helicopters, excluding repairs of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. The mechanic removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies; services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems; prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks; performs scheduled inspections and assists with special inspections; and conducts limited maintenance operational checks and troubleshooting using required special tools and equipment. The role also involves operator maintenance of tools and aircraft ground support equipment, preparing maintenance forms and records, removing and disassembling defective parts, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance and other duties as requested. The mechanic follows company policies and safety programs. The position requires the ability to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required by the CBA. The employee must provide a personal toolbox and tools, shadow tools in the toolbox, and etch tools with a PID. The role may require international travel at OCONUS work sites. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust security clearance and facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this facility. The position works in a maintenance shop or outdoors and may involve austere environments and all-weather conditions. The shop may be drafty, noisy, and dirty, with exposure to extreme noise, electrical shock hazards, and moving mechanical parts or vehicles. The mechanic handles dirty parts and lubricants and must wear proper PPE and pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test. Physical duties include extended walking and standing, climbing, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, handling objects, and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Typing on a standard keyboard is also required. The listed hiring rate is $43.96 per hour, described as set by the CBA. Benefits include paid leave accrual based on length of service, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits, insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance and well-being programs, and tuition assistance. Benefit provisions may vary under the applicable CBA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; certification of education level is required.
Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of 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 and toolbox; tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and etched with PID.
Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required for the CBA.
Must be eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally where applicable to OCONUS work sites.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance and facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this facility.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned MDS.
Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machines, and tools listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart.
Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
Able to prioritize workloads to maintain assigned project schedules.
Experience sufficient to inspect all required aeronautical maintenance performed by an aircraft mechanic.
Able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods; climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands; crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows and knees, and reach above and below shoulders.
May be required to lift, push, or pull heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Able to type using a standard keyboard for email and software applications.
Must wear proper personal protective equipment and pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on AH-64E helicopters in accordance with drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures, excluding repair of systems.
Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies, including engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and components.
Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
Perform scheduled inspections and assist with special inspections.
Perform limited maintenance operational checks and assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using required tools and equipment.
Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
Remove and disassemble defective aircraft parts.
Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
Perform additional maintenance duties as requested.
Follow company policies and safety programs.
Prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Inspect required aeronautical maintenance tasks and, as needed, lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.

Benefits

Bi-weekly leave accrual of 5.70 hours for 0 to less than 60 months of service, 7.70 hours for 60 to less than 120 months, and 9.20 hours for 120 to less than 240 months.
11 paid holidays.
401(k) retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching as described in the benefits overview.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending programs, including FSA/HSA options.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Well-being programs.
Employee assistance programs.
Tuition assistance and educational reimbursement.
Paid time off.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Pet insurance.