Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Rota, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Possesses the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of other Mechanics. Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. Solves complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals. Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. Requires detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike. Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules. Will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Requirements

8 years current or previous experience performing complex helicopter mechanical work to include but not limited to: Performing the full range of aircraft mechanic duties. Disassembles components/systems, troubleshoots, replaces, modifies, repairs reassembles components/systems and tests a variety of systems e.g., hydraulic, oil, fuel, landing gear assemblies and pressurization systems.
Installs, adjusts, aligns, troubleshoots, and performs final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, components, and prototypes, i.e., airframe, landing gear, power plant, rotor drive, gear boxes, rotor heads, rotor blades, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems, safety and survival equipment, etc., during overhaul, repair, or
Disassembles components/systems and determines the required repairs, reassembles, and reinstalls on aircraft. Installs, aligns and adjusts complete new systems. Connects related systems such as hydraulic/pneudraulic and cable systems to newly installed or repaired units. Completes check out procedures to ensure proper operation.
May be required to overhaul, repair parts, accessories, and components of hydraulic/pneudraulic systems, environmental control systems, flight control systems, and vent systems. Visually checks components to locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts and accessories. Corrects problems by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts, e.g., bad actuators, corroded fuel lines, etc. Looks up replacement parts in manuals or compares with samples. Obtains standard parts that are identified. Upon completion of these repairs, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension, seat settings.
Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, height and depth dial indicators, micrometers, and hand tools, e.g., hammers, torque wrenches, pliers, wrenches, fixtures, templates, precision dial calipers, feeler gauges, ground support equipment, hydraulic test stands, test equipment, electric and pneumatic hoisting equipment.
Duties may include minor preservation on various aircraft and engines, to include but not limited to preservation inspections. Inspections will include but are not limited to; inspect aircraft for leaks, Main Landing Gear (MLG) and Nose Landing Gear (NLG) shock struts for cracks, damage, security, and leakage. Lubricating MLG and NLG strut pistons with hydraulic fluid.
Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams. Ability to perform work to close tolerances.
Knowledge and skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and test equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
Duties may include but not limited to collateral duties as IMDS interpreter, machinist or IMRL coordinator.
All employees must be issued a Tarjeta Especial de Identificacion (TEI) to be granted base access.
Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification
Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shift as required
Must be able to work flexible schedule Mon-Fri, Sun-Thur and Fri-Mon as required
Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)
Satisfactory completion of T3/T3R National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC) or Access National Agency Check with written Inquiries (ANACI) resulting in eligibility for a SECRET clearance shall be required of employees assigned to perform: Maintaining MH-60S Avionics Systems
Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft
Must be able to use hand and power tools
Must have dexterity to handle small parts
Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational, Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below: Power Plants and related Sub-Systems, Fuel and Air Systems and related Sub-systems
Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
Aircraft Mechanic shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.
Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.

Nice To Haves

Ten or more years rotary wing maintenance experience
Qualified to certify H-60 aircraft Safe-for-Flight
Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (C-555-0053)
Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for Airframes, Power Plants and Electrical Systems
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) f or Line, Corrosion Control and Avionics Systems
Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO)
Ammunition & Explosive handling qualifications / Cartridge Actuated Device (CAD) qualified artisan
Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter
Tire and Wheel
Hydraulic Contamination
Aircraft Painter
Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic System (IMDS) Interpreter
Machinist
Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technician
Welder
IMRL

Responsibilities

Performs aircraft Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot Level maintenance
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60s aircraft
Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation services
Maintenance Control planning and management
Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems
Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO)
Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers’ drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
Aircraft inspections
Aircraft movement
Support services
Corrosion Control
Preservation and depreservation
General aircraft maintenance
Technical Directive compliance and modifications
Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks
Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations
Other duties as assigned