Aircraft Mechanic II - AH-64

Tyonek Native Corporation•Hopkins, SC

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II performs assigned field- and sustainment-level maintenance support on AH-64D/E aircraft. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair, and replacement; thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair; and the ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems. The mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, engines, and aircraft components and subcomponents, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical systems. The role uses technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operating condition. It also involves interpreting technical data, such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals, providing technical support to engineers and customers, prioritizing work to meet aircraft delivery schedules, and recording work in aircraft logs and records. The mechanic provides guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians during aircraft maintenance and modifications. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, four years of AH-64D/E experience, and graduation from the 15R course or equivalent. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with specified Army regulations and aircraft maintenance manuals, and personal tools meeting minimum tool-list requirements. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is desired. The job has physical requirements including walking, standing, climbing, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, handling tools and objects, and potentially lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may involve operating vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, a forklift, and an APU. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The employer maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts post-offer, pre-employment, and random substance-abuse testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of AH-64D/E experience.
15R course graduate or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Thorough familiarity with AR 95-20, DA PAM 738-751, AR 700-138, and associated aircraft maintenance manuals.
Must have personal tools and be able to meet minimum tool-list requirements.
Apply FOD and tool-control best practices in accordance with AR 95-20 and Flight and Ground Operating Procedures.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including potentially lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned field- and sustainment-level maintenance support on AH-64D/E aircraft.
Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and subcomponents, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Use airframe and power plant systems knowledge to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation.
Interpret technical data, including blueprints and manufacturer manuals, to solve complex problems.
Use aircraft-specific tools and test equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers and customers.
Prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.