Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Sheetmetal)

Amentum•US-TX-Fort Bliss-AFM West (TX961), TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal UH-60) repairs and replaces aircraft structural components, including stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, and aircraft skin, using drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. The mechanic repairs, fabricates, modifies, and installs structural parts; forms metal; applies fiberglass, primers, paints, and corrosion-control treatments; balances rotary-wing aircraft blades; and repairs transparent plastic windows and enclosures. The role uses measuring tools, precision gauges, and alignment fixtures, and includes inspections, component removal, assembly checks, parts requisitioning, maintenance records, preventive maintenance, and assistance to other aircraft technicians and mechanics. The incumbent receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, may occasionally lead teams on more complex aircraft tasks, and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. The position requires providing personal tools and a toolbox, travel in accordance with the CBA, and the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust security clearance and facility credentials. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials. International travel and passport eligibility apply to OCONUS work sites, if applicable. Work may take place in a maintenance shop or outdoors, including austere and all-weather environments. The workplace may be drafty, noisy, and dirty, with exposure to operating equipment, electrical hazards, and moving mechanical parts or vehicles. The job involves physical activity such as extended standing and walking, climbing, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling dirty parts and lubricants, and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Proper PPE is required, and the employee must pass a respirator physical and fit test. Compensation is listed as USD $39.03.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years of experience 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 the facility.
Must provide own tools and toolbox; toolbox requirements will be provided to candidates upon selection.
Must be able to travel in accordance with the CBA.
Must be eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally for applicable OCONUS work sites.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair.
Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machines, sheet metal brakes and shears, 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 assigned project schedules.
Experience sufficient to inspect required aeronautical maintenance performed by a sheet metal/structural mechanic.
Ability to walk and stand on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods; climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands; crouch, crawl, grasp and handle objects; use finger dexterity; bend elbows and knees; and reach above and below the shoulders.
Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects that may exceed 50 pounds.
Ability to type using a standard keyboard and communicate through email and software applications.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and pass a respirator physical and fit test.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklifts, and similar equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Repair and replace aircraft structural components, including stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, and aircraft skin, in accordance with drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
Repair, fabricate, modify, and install structural parts; form metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal-forming techniques.
Mix and apply fiberglass materials.
Balance rotary-wing aircraft blades.
Perform emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.
Use common measuring tools, precision measuring gauges, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.
Perform checks and inspections, and remove aircraft components.
Mix and apply primers and paints to aircraft surfaces.
Apply corrosion-control treatments to aircraft metals.
Read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Requisition bench stock for aircraft-structure repairs and prepare requests for turn-ins, repair parts, and structural components.
Use and perform operator maintenance on common and special tools.
Perform final checks on assemblies and installations of replaced parts.
Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance; make aircraft log and record entries as required.
Assist aircraft technicians and mechanics with various tasks.
Remove and disassemble defective aircraft parts.
Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks as required.
Perform additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
Adhere to company policies and safety programs.