Aircraft Mechanic II (CBA)

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rotary Aircraft Mechanic II supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and ensures safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including repairs and modifications to aircraft structures and components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical parts. The mechanic applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose equipment malfunctions and resolve complex problems by interpreting technical documentation like blueprints and manufacturer manuals. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, replacement, and aircraft sheet metal/structural modification. It also involves determining the functionality of complex electrical systems, conducting various inspections (preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, phase), assisting aircrew, launching and recovering aircraft, performing operational checks, maintaining aircraft appearance, operating ground support equipment, and managing aircraft ground movement. The mechanic is responsible for annotating maintenance actions in records and MIS entries, and adhering to good housekeeping, tool control, FOD prevention, and safety practices. The role may also include temporary duty and travel.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school Diploma or GED is required
Knowledge of the use of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required
Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment
The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications are required
Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance
Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license

Nice To Haves

A minimum of four years working knowledge of helicopter maintenance operations is preferred
Recent experience on the UH-1N, Bell 212 or UH-1 is preferred
An FAA Airframe Certificate is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
Performs repairs and modifications to 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 comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blue prints or manufactures manuals
Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections
Assists aircrew in preparation for flight
Launches and recovers aircraft as required
Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness
Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft
Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft
Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated Maintenance Information System (MIS) entries
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention and safety at all times
Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include temporary duty and travel