Aircraft Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with documented training (by validation of qualifying factors to include documented prior military experience and training) on the Model, Designation, Series (MDS) H60 series, they will be performing maintenance actions on or have a current (valid) FAA A&P license and at least one (1) years of documented experience in general aviation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgement.
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics
• Requires successful completion of a respirator medical evaluation, OSHA questionnaire, fit test, and any other medically required screening before assignment and annually thereafter (for Respirator User/Qualification).
• Requires the ability to lay out, fabricate, assemble, repair, and install sheet metal and composite parts and interpret blueprints and technical data (for Sheet Metal Qualified).
• Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics systems, troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement (for Avionics Work).
• Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.
• This position is subject to drug testing including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Possess effective oral and technical written communication skills
• Strong professional customer service skills to include active listening, prompt service and follow-up while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements of UH-60
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks and make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness by utilizing a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Comply with processes and procedures per Department of Defense (DoD) documents and publications.
• Use Government computer systems to access various technical references for repairs and complete training requirements.
• Follow drawings, blueprints, instructions, modification work orders (MWO), and technical manuals.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance.
• Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices or procedures.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power unit, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Replace or repair worn and damaged components such as alternators, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities