RTC - Aircraft Mechanic III

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' 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

Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special or calendar inspections.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair and replace parts/components.
Broad working knowledge of AH-64 aircraft systems to include hydraulics, structures, engines, and electrical systems.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have an FAA A&P license or have completed a military aircraft repairer school for AH-64A/D.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance or 4 years of verifiable RDT&E experience in rotary wing aircraft Army Aviation maintenance is required.
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

AH-64 flight line Production/Expediter experience beneficial.
Previous experience as an AH-64 Level II Aircraft Mechanic or equivalent.
Four (4) years of AH-64 flight line aircraft experience.

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.