Aircraft Mechanic (Uh-72A)

Army National Guard Units•Barrigada, GU

About The Position

This is an indefinite, National Guard Title 32 excepted-service Dual Status Technician position in the Logistics function of an Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), supporting Guam State Army Aviation. The position requires military membership, a compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for certifying aircraft airworthiness, managing the operational readiness of one or more UH-72A aircraft, and providing proficiency training to supported aviation unit personnel. Work follows FAA regulations, the UH-72A Program Office guidance, and applicable Army, manufacturer, and local maintenance requirements. The incumbent manages, monitors, or performs maintenance, servicing, inspections, testing, and documentation for UH-72A aircraft. Duties include assessing and repairing damage; conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections; supporting mission preparation and recovery; overseeing special-mission equipment installation; and coordinating aircraft servicing, refueling, or reconfiguration. The mechanic provides technical guidance on airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs; observes work for compliance; and certifies maintenance and airworthiness before aircraft release. Work may involve complex conditions, time or mission constraints, all-weather operations, and night operations. The incumbent may participate in operational flights as a crewmember. The position also coordinates maintenance work and requests services beyond AASF capabilities or time constraints. It maintains aircraft records and reporting, including daily Aircraft Notebook entries and monthly Department of the Army Form 1352 reporting. The incumbent plans and conducts proficiency training, evaluates and records trainee performance, and tracks tasks for A&P mechanics pursuing applicable certification requirements. Safety, fire, security, environmental, housekeeping, and FAA and manufacturer compliance requirements must be observed. National Guard membership is required, and selectees must wear the military uniform. The incumbent must possess or obtain an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate within 12 months of selection and must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance. The incumbent may be required to maintain NGB Non-Aviator Flying Status and qualify for Class III flying duties.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard; membership is required before the effective date of placement.
Compatible enlisted military assignment: 15T; eligible military grade: E5–E7.
Journey-level experience comparable in scope and complexity to WG-11 aircraft maintenance work.
Experience in aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and related aircraft systems.
Ability to independently perform aircraft maintenance duties, interpret and apply technical publications and maintenance standards, identify and correct aircraft deficiencies, and ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.
Must possess or obtain an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate under 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D, within 12 months of selection.
Must possess or be eligible for the appropriate security clearance.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must be eligible for federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
May be required to maintain NGB Non-Aviator Flying Status and qualify for Class III flying duties.

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, or perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more UH-72A aircraft under applicable CAMP and FAA requirements.
Certify aircraft as airworthy before release for flight; conduct ground checks and assist functional check pilots with in-flight functional check procedures.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
Assess and repair aircraft damage and conduct operational tests of aircraft systems and components.
Prepare aircraft for missions and support mission recovery, special-mission equipment installation, servicing, refueling, and equipment reconfiguration.
Provide technical guidance on airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repair requirements.
Train, coordinate, and oversee non-A&P mechanics; mentor journey-level workers pursuing A&P certification; certify maintenance work as specified.
Request maintenance services that exceed AASF capabilities or time constraints, and assign or coordinate work according to priorities, workload, and available resources.
Coordinate aircraft maintenance requirements with supervisors and production control when operational requirements change.
Observe and inspect work performed by other UH-72A workers for compliance with technical publications, directives, and local policy.
Maintain UH-72A aircraft in accordance with FAA, manufacturer, Army maintenance, and safety requirements, including applicable maintenance and safety messages.
Make daily Aircraft Notebook entries for flight data, maintenance actions, and parts ordering, and complete monthly Department of the Army Form 1352 reporting in required systems.
Plan and conduct proficiency training for full-time support and supported-unit personnel; evaluate task performance and certify proficiency for additional or increased responsibilities.
Track and record A&P mechanics' tasks as needed to support Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65.81 requirements, and continuously assess personnel skills and proficiency.
Comply with safety, fire, security, environmental, and housekeeping regulations and ensure equipment and materials are safely maintained and protected.
May participate in operational flights as a crewmember.