Aircraft Mechanic III (LUH A&P) CBA - Fort Bliss, TX

Amentum

112d

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III (LUH72) A&P performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including repairs and modifications to aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. The role involves maintaining and repairing aircraft 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 determine equipment malfunctions and provides technical expertise to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints and manufacturers' manuals. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures, as well as the ability to determine the functionality of complex electrical systems. Inspections, operational checks, and maintenance of aircraft appearance and cleanliness are also part of the job responsibilities. The mechanic operates ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft, while also ensuring good housekeeping and safety practices.

Requirements

• Valid up-to-date A&P license.
• Five years aviation maintenance experience.
• Five years rotary wing aircraft experience.
• Two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical duties including standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods.
• Frequent climbing or balancing and working in small spaces, ladder work, and working at heights at or above 40 feet.
• Knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and operation of portable firefighting equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Experience with making entries in aircraft logbooks & records.
• Familiarity with military technical publications and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System (ULLSAE).
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Repair and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and engines.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge to determine equipment malfunctions.
• Interpret technical data such as blueprints and manufacturers' manuals.
• Conduct inspections including preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Launch and recover aircraft as required.
• Perform operational checks of all aircraft systems.
• Maintain aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
• Operate ground support equipment and use hand tools and special tools.
• Annotate maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms.
• Complete associated CAMS entries.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness, and safety.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodation for employment process.
• No fees for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees