The Aircraft Mechanic II (LUH-72) A&P maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation. Requires working knowledge of technical publications. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services. Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections. Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment. Uses a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. Uses a knowledge of electrical theory and of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Receives technical assistance, as required, from higher-level technician. May be designated as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator. As qualified and when required can perform non-crew member duties. When required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees