Scheduled Maintenance Mechanic I - Military veterans preferred

Job Summary

Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on TH-57 aircraft.  Is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness.  These tasks are performed on avionics & electrical systems, engines, flight controls and airframe components.  Repairs are performed using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.  Reads and interprets manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Principal Accountabilities
Work Tasks:  The following tasks are examples of the effort required to perform the duties outlined in the purpose of the position.  This list is not all-inclusive.

• Perform duties as outlined in the purpose of this position.
  
• Comply with written Customer and company maintenance and logistics procedures and policies.
  
• Comply with the FAA regulations as applicable.
  
• Know, understand and comply with the requirements outlined in the contract performance work statement (PWS).
  
• Comply with aircraft records procedures outlined in DA PAM 738-751.
  
• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
  
• Know and understand the functions and requirements of computerized maintenance software.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work place.
  
• Perform aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
  
• Deploy the overseas locations to support operations requirements.
  
• Perform engine run or taxi operations.  Meet requirement to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  
• May be required to work and/or rotate for a multiple shift operation.
  
• Required to provide own hand tools, marked, shadowed and inventoried AR I/A/W 95.20 (GOP).
  
• Reports To:  Site Supervisor or AM3

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
  
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining professional and non-confrontational attitude.
  

Experience & Education

• Must have three (3) years documented experience as a practicing aircraft mechanic (either fixed wing or helicopter).
  
• A or P license will be considered equivalent to 18 months of experience each for this job classification only.
  
• High School degree or equivalent required.
  
• FAA Airframes or Power Plants License (A or P)* preferred
  
• GSE Licensing *
  
• Hazardous Materials Certification #
  
• Hydraulic Fluid Sampling Certification
  
• Aircraft Towing Certification
  
• Physical as required by NAVAIR 3710.1Series
  
• Airfield Operators License
  
• Valid State Driver License
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc.
  
• May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail.
  
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.
  
• Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties:
  
  • Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
    
  • Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
    
  • Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.