Aircraft Mechanic (AH-64 Armament/Electrical Technician Specialty)

• 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 shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers? and airline?s 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, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, 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, burnt-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor times, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.
• Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and 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 of 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.

• Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58, etc.)
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Airframe, Power Plant (or both), or FCC licenses may be required for specific work requirements.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field consistent with the requirements set forth in the individual task orders.
• Completion of U.S. military tactical aircraft maintenance or U.S. military technical school is desired.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in maintenance, modification and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type of being serviced and their associated components is required.
• Valid driver?s license is required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to carry, push or pull up to and may exceed 50 pounds.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to height of 7 feet.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds by ear over telephone.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three dimensional depths.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
• Must have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20.
• Must be capable of living and working in a potentially hostile environment for an extended period. 
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. 
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to travel to and between remote locations in austere and/or hostile environments.

• This classification activity, while normally accomplished in a typical aviation maintenance environment, will require travel to and between remote location(s) in austere environments, CONUS and OCONUS locations, and require the individual to work outside the shop environment.