LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic I - A&P

Amentum

137d

About The Position

The LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid FAA A&P Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters and systems operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications.
• Perform various inspections including 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
• Inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, and other defects.
• Test engine operation using testing equipment to locate sources of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, and oil pumps.
• Remove engines from aircraft and inspect parts for wear and defects.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter maintenance records and verify work performed satisfactorily.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees