Aircraft Mechanic II (HH-60W)

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HH-60W aircraft, repairs and modifies aircraft structures and components, and maintains systems including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. The mechanic applies airframe and power plant knowledge to diagnose malfunctions and resolve moderate to complex issues using technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals. The position performs preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections; assists aircrew with flight preparation; and launches and recovers aircraft as required. It also involves operational checks of aircraft systems, maintaining aircraft appearance and cleanliness, operating ground support equipment and using applicable tools and fixtures, and completing aircraft ground movement tasks. Maintenance actions must be recorded in aircraft records and forms and entered into the Maintenance Information System (MIS). The mechanic follows housekeeping, tool-control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety practices, and may perform related duties involving temporary duty and travel. Work may be scheduled on day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.

Requirements

Possess verifiable rotary-wing mechanic qualifications from an FAA-certified institute or military aircraft maintenance training course.
Meet at least one of the following: at least one year of recent aircraft maintenance experience on any H-60 or S-70 aircraft within the past four years; a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or FCC license; or successful completion of a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school and at least one year of recent experience maintaining any U.S. military aircraft within the past three years.
Knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment.
Working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and ability to operate portable firefighting equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and flightline driver’s license.
Ability to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components.
Maintain and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, and other mechanical components.
Troubleshoot aircraft equipment malfunctions and resolve moderate to complex problems using technical documentation.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
Assist aircrew in preparing for flight.
Launch and recover aircraft as required.
Perform operational checks of aircraft systems and maintain aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
Operate associated ground support equipment and use applicable hand tools, special tools, and fixtures.
Perform tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
Record maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and complete associated MIS entries.
Follow housekeeping, tool-control, Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention, and safety practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including temporary duty and travel.