Aircraft Mechanic II (CBA)

Amentum

18h•$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and 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 mechanical components. The mechanic applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose equipment malfunctions and uses comprehensive technical expertise to solve complex problems by interpreting technical documentation like blueprints and manufacturer manuals. The work requires a thorough understanding of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, component replacement, aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine the functionality of complex electrical systems.

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.
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 highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
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.
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.
Maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
Operates all associated ground support equipment.
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.