Aircraft Mechanic III - Engines CH-47

Calista Corporation • Forest Park, GA

6d

About The Position

The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic III applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufactures' manuals, or similar documents. This Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical components, applies advanced technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation; applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve complex problems. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair and replace parts/components.
• Broad working knowledge of UH-60/530/CH-47 aircraft systems to include hydraulics, structures, engines, APU and electrical systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have an FAA A&P/P license or have completed a military aircraft engine repairer school for 701D/T55/250 series.
• Must have knowledge of Garrett/Sundstrand/CH-47 APU’s.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance or 6 years of verifiable RDT&E experience in rotary wing aircraft Army Aviation maintenance is required.
• Must have completed a military or vocational school in turbine engine repair.
• Must have Military installation DEPOT level maintenance experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Engine school training, including CH‑47 APU experience.
• Trained on Garrett/Sundstrand/CH‑47 APU systems.
• Skilled in engine inspection, breakdown, and assembly.
• Engine/APU flight line Production/Expediter experience beneficial.
• Previous experience as a UH-60/CH-47/530 Level II Aircraft Engine Mechanic or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical components.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve complex problems.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Performs periodic, and other hourly, special or calendar inspections.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED