Helicopter Mechanic A&P UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, BK117

Amentum

135d • $50 - $53

About The Position

The A&P Helicopter Mechanic UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, BK117 maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate 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 required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation. Requires working knowledge of technical publications. Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services. Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections. Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment. Uses a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts. Uses a knowledge of electrical theory and of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Receives technical assistance, as required, from higher-level technician. May be designated as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator. As qualified and when required can perform non-crew member duties. When required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid FAA A&P Certificate required.
• Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience.
• Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience.
• Two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, BK117 mechanical component troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard.
• Working knowledge of military technical publications and ULLSAE.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Ability to work any shift as required by Union.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition.
• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components.
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections and assist in special inspections.
• Conduct limited maintenance operational checks and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
• Use and maintain tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Hourly range: $50.07 - $53.63.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees