CH-47) CBA Fort Carson, CO

Amentum•Fort Carson, CO

3d•$40 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (CH-47/AH-64/UH-60) performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. This role involves removing and installing aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. The mechanic will also service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems, prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks, and perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections. Additionally, the position requires performing limited maintenance operational checks, assisting in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment, and using and performing operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment. The role also includes preparing forms and records related to aircraft maintenance, removing and disassembling defective parts of the aircraft, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance. The Aircraft Mechanic I will perform additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested, and adhere to company policies and safety programs with a safety-first mentality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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. Minimum tool list and compliance of toolbox must be completed prior to start date.
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 systems on the assigned MDS.
Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, 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 aircraft mechanic.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
Removes and disassembles 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)

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Bi-weekly accrual of 3.54 hours (0 to less than 48 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 5.07 hours (48 months but less than 108 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 6.62 hours (108 months or more)
11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)
Sick Leave – 24.18 hours per year (0.93 hours bi-weekly accrual)
Personal Paid Time – 48 hours will be deposited January of each year. Mid-year new hirers and transfers into the bargaining unit will receive prorated PPT hours.
401K
Short Term / Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA
Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program
Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Well-being programs
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs.
401(k) matching
Parental leave