Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Specialty) Helena, MT CBA

Amentum•Helena, MT

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. The role 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 assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems. The mechanic also maintains tools and aircraft ground support equipment, prepares aircraft maintenance forms and records, removes and disassembles defective parts, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance, and undertakes additional maintenance duties as requested. The position requires adherence to company policies and safety programs, with a safety-first mentality. The mechanic must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and the posting specifies aviation maintenance and rotary-wing/MDS experience requirements. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance and facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this facility. Candidates must provide their own tools and toolbox and complete the required toolbox list and compliance before their start date. The work involves extended periods of standing and walking, climbing, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, handling objects, and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds. The mechanic may handle dirty parts and lubricants, must wear appropriate PPE, and must pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test. Work may take place indoors in a noisy, drafty, dirty maintenance shop or outdoors, including austere environments and all-weather conditions, with possible exposure to extreme noise, electrical hazards, and moving machinery or vehicles. The job may require operating vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, and forklifts. The listed compensation is $41.03 per hour. Benefits offered include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 or authorization.
U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization to work at this facility.
Must provide own tools and toolbox and complete the minimum tool list and toolbox compliance 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 (MAC).
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-type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft mechanic.
Ability to receive technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks, and make entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, wear required PPE, and pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.

Nice To Haves

U.S. military technical school or specialized training course; certification of education level is required.
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 in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using required 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.