Aircraft Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection

Amentum•Laredo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment and in accordance with applicable instructions. This role involves performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft according to regulations and technical manuals. The mechanic will conduct daily and turnaround inspections, as well as inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems. There may be requirements to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, in-flight checks, and troubleshooting, as well as perform official travel to temporary duty sites. The mechanic is expected to furnish their own hand tools, while special tools and test equipment will be provided. Other duties may be assigned to support the overall mission.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance.
US Citizenship required to obtain clearance.
High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required.
Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems to include airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems, and aircraft engines.
Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives.
Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment.
Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft.
UH-60 Blackhawk experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable.
Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by the customer).
May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission.