Aircraft Mechanic Rotary Wing - CBA - TPS

V2X Inc•Patuxent River, MD

2h•$48•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves maintaining and repairing aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. The mechanic will replace or repair worn or damaged parts, disassemble and inspect engines, and reassemble and install them. Responsibilities also include adjusting and repairing electrical wiring systems, performing various maintenance inspections, and servicing aircraft components. The position requires applying technical knowledge to diagnose malfunctions, restore equipment, and interpret technical documentation like blueprints and manuals. The mechanic may also supervise aircraft jacking and towing, perform line maintenance, and specialize in structural or engine repair. Additionally, they may be required to maintain aircraft logs and records and prioritize workload to meet project schedules, adhering to specific military maintenance regulations (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series) and applications (NAMP and NALCOMIS).

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
Working knowledge of technical publications.
Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
Possess a valid US State driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.