UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I

Amentum•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, systems, engines, and functional components. The role includes maintenance on landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, auxiliary power units, ventilation and heating systems, electrical wiring, and aircraft accessories. The mechanic uses technical manuals, service bulletins, engineering data, hand and power tools, machines, and diagnostic equipment to determine and perform appropriate maintenance and repairs. Duties include scheduled and operational inspections; diagnosing engine and aircraft-system malfunctions; repairing or replacing worn or defective parts; removing, inspecting, repairing, and reinstalling engines; conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections; and servicing aircraft. The mechanic documents work in maintenance records, verifies work was performed satisfactorily, and may supervise aircraft jacking and towing. Work may also include line-station repairs or specialization in structural, precision, functional-parts, or engine repair. A Federal Aviation Administration license may be required.

Requirements

Valid, up-to-date A&P license; alternatively, without an A&P license, three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned MDS (UH60).
All qualifying experience must be within the six most recent years.
Able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Must possess own shadowed/etched tools and toolbox.
Good communication skills; adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles.
Knowledge of Quality Control, Production, and Supply procedures relevant to the job assignment.
Able to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
Able to determine whether faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement and assess the nature and extent of required repairs.
Skilled in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.
Able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures and systems, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machines, and related equipment.
Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and specifications to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Inspect reciprocating and jet engines and components for defects, and diagnose engine malfunctions using testing equipment.
Repair or replace worn or damaged engine components, remove and disassemble engines for inspection and repair, and reassemble and install engines.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections and service aircraft, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise aircraft jacking and towing.
Record work performed in maintenance records and verify that work was performed satisfactorily.
Perform line-station repairs as needed to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.