Aircraft Mechanic II - CH-47

Tyonek Native Corporation•Fort Indiantown Gap, PA

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II performs assigned CH-47 aircraft maintenance. 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 systems, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. The role uses technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operating condition. The mechanic also interprets technical data, provides technical support to engineers and customers, maintains aircraft logs and records, prioritizes work to meet delivery schedules, and guides lower-level technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of CH-47 experience.
Graduate of a 15T course or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Thorough familiarity with AR 95-20, DA PAM 738-751, AR 700-138, and associated aircraft maintenance manuals.
Must have own tools and 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 essential duties and physical functions described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned CH-47 aircraft maintenance.
Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Determine equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems, and restore equipment condition and operation.
Interpret technical data, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals, to solve complex problems.
Use aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
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.