Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Specialty) CBA JBLM, WA

Amentum•US-WA-Joint Base Lewis McChord-AFM West (WA984), WA

2d•$44 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance on UH-60 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, prepares aircraft for inspections, performs scheduled inspections, and assists with special inspections and troubleshooting. The role also involves preparing maintenance records, maintaining supplies and equipment, and following company policies and safety programs. The mechanic receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, may occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks, and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. The position is based at JBLM, Washington, and is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. The hourly hiring rate is $43.78–$45.31. The role requires working in a maintenance shop or outdoors, potentially in austere and all-weather conditions. The work environment may be drafty, noisy, and dirty, with exposure to extreme equipment noise, electrical hazards, and moving machinery or vehicles. The position involves physical activity, handling dirty parts and lubricants, wearing PPE, and potentially operating vehicles and maintenance equipment.

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 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.
Must provide own tools and toolbox, and complete the minimum tool list and toolbox compliance requirements before the start date.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned MDS.
Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools, including 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.
Ability to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Experience sufficient to inspect all required aeronautical maintenance to be performed by an aircraft mechanic.
Ability to walk and stand on level 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 or below shoulders.
May be required to lift, push, or pull heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to type using a standard keyboard and communicate through email and software applications.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and pass a respirator physical and fit-test qualification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies, including engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and their 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 with diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special 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 duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
Adhere to company policies and safety programs.
Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks and, as required, make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Benefits

Paid time off, with bi-weekly accrual rates based on tenure.
11 paid holidays.
56 hours of sick leave per year.
401(k), with matching noted in the benefits overview.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending programs, including FSA/HSA.
Employee stock purchase program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Well-being programs.
Employee assistance programs.
Tuition assistance and educational reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits including identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits where applicable, and student loan programs.
Parental leave.