HH60W Aircraft Mechanic II

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The HH60W Aircraft Mechanic II supports sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications to aircraft structures and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. It applies airframe and power plant knowledge to troubleshoot malfunctions and resolve problems using technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals. The mechanic assists aircrew with flight preparation, launches and recovers aircraft as required, conducts operational checks, maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness, and performs aircraft ground movement. The role also records maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and completes related Maintenance Information System entries. Work includes use of associated ground support equipment, hand tools, special tools, and fixtures, with consistent attention to housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety. Other related duties may include temporary duty and travel. The position may require day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Verifiable rotary-wing mechanic qualifications from an FAA-certified institute or military aircraft maintenance training courses.
Meet at least one of the following: at least one year of recent (within the past four years) maintenance experience on an H-60 or S-70 aircraft; a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or FCC license; or successful completion of a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school and at least one year of recent (within the past three years) experience maintaining a U.S. military aircraft.
Knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment.
Working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and ability to operate portable firefighting equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid state driver’s license (Real ID) and ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver license.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Troubleshoot aircraft equipment malfunctions and resolve moderate to complex problems using technical documentation.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, phase, and other inspections.
Assist aircrew in preparing for flight.
Launch and recover aircraft as required.
Perform operational checks of aircraft systems and maintain aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
Operate associated ground support equipment and use applicable hand tools, special tools, and fixtures.
Perform tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
Annotate maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and complete associated Maintenance Information System entries.
Maintain good housekeeping and tool control, and practice Foreign Object Damage awareness and prevention and safety procedures.
Perform other related occupational duties as assigned, including temporary duty and travel.