Lead Aircraft Mechanic II - HH60W

Amentum•Andrews AFB, 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. It maintains and repairs systems and components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical equipment, using technical documentation to diagnose malfunctions and resolve moderate to complex problems. The mechanic conducts preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections; assists aircrew in preparing for flight; launches and recovers aircraft; performs operational checks; and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness. The role also operates ground support equipment and aircraft tools, performs aircraft ground movement, records maintenance actions in aircraft forms and information systems, and follows housekeeping, tool-control, foreign-object-damage-prevention, and safety practices. Other occupational duties may include temporary duty and travel. Required shifts may include day, swing, night, 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: at least one year of recent (within the past four years) maintenance experience 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 plus at least one year of recent (within the past three years) experience 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.
Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintain and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, and other mechanical components.
Troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and resolve moderate to complex problems using technical documentation.
Conduct 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.
Record maintenance actions in aircraft records and forms and complete associated Maintenance Information System entries.
Maintain good housekeeping and tool control, prevent foreign object damage, and follow safety practices.
Perform other assigned duties related to the occupational field, including temporary duty and travel.