Lead Aircraft Mechanic II -HH60W

Amentum•US-MD-Andrews AFB-VIPSAM (MD969), MD

About The Position

The Lead Aircraft Mechanic II supports highly 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 maintenance on HH-60W aircraft, including repairs and modifications to aircraft structures and components of moderate difficulty. Duties include maintaining and repairing flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components, and using technical documentation to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex problems. The mechanic conducts preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections; assists aircrew with flight preparation; launches and recovers aircraft; performs system operational checks; and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness. The role also operates ground support equipment, uses applicable hand and special tools, performs aircraft ground movement, records maintenance actions and completes MIS entries, and follows housekeeping, tool-control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety practices. Other related duties may include temporary duty and travel. Work may be required on day, swing, or night shifts and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Rotary-wing mechanics must have verifiable qualifications from an FAA-certified institute or military aircraft maintenance training courses.
Meet at least one of the following: one year of recent aircraft maintenance experience within the past four years on any H-60 or S-70 aircraft; a valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant certification or FCC license; or successful completion of a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school and at least one year of recent experience within the past three years maintaining any 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’s license.
Ability to work day, swing, or night shifts and/or weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components.
Maintain and repair aircraft flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve problems using technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
Assist aircrew in preparation 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including temporary duty and travel.