Aircraft Mechanic I - (LUH-72 A&P) Barstow/Dagget, CA CBA

Amentum•Daggett, CA

3d•$48 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance on LUH-72 helicopters, excluding repairs to systems. Work follows drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. The mechanic removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components, services and lubricates aircraft, prepares aircraft for inspections, conducts scheduled inspections, and assists with special inspections and troubleshooting. The role also includes maintaining tools and ground support equipment, completing aircraft maintenance records, maintaining supplies, and performing other maintenance duties as requested. Respiratory protective equipment may be required. The position requires a valid FAA A&P Certificate and relevant aviation maintenance experience. The mechanic receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, may occasionally lead teams performing more complex aircraft tasks, and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. The work may take place in a maintenance shop or outdoors, including austere and all-weather conditions. The employee must be willing to work any shift assigned by the Union and perform TDY assignments as applicable under the CBA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid FAA A&P Certificate.
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, and the minimum tool list and toolbox compliance must be completed before the start date.
Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned by the Union, including applicable day, swing, night, or weekend shifts.
Must be able to work TDY assignments as applicable under the CBA.
Must be eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally for applicable OCONUS work sites.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC-I (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, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machines, and tools listed in the MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart.
Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
Ability to prioritize workloads to maintain project schedules.
Experience sufficient to inspect all required aeronautical maintenance 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 and below shoulders.
May need to lift, push, or pull objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to type using a standard keyboard and communicate through email and software applications.
Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification and wear required PPE.
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; certification of education level is required.

Responsibilities

Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components, including engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and related 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 maintenance duties as requested.
Follow company policies and safety programs.
Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks and make entries in aircraft logs and records, as required.
Work shifts and TDY assignments as assigned or applicable under the CBA.

Benefits

Paid time off, accruing biweekly at rates based on service: 3.39 hours for 0 to less than 48 months, 4.93 hours for 48 to less than 108 months, and 6.47 hours for 108 months or more.
11 paid holidays, as outlined in the CBA.
Sick leave, front-loaded on a prorated basis for newly hired or transferred bargaining-unit employees, up to 56 hours.
401(k), with matching noted in the benefits overview.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending programs, including FSA/HSA.
Employee stock option purchasing program and employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Well-being programs and 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.
Tax-saving options.