Description:
The Aircraft Mechanic I maintains and troubleshoots SOATB MH-6 aircraft. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on landing gear, flight controls, powerplant, powertrain, prop and rotor systems, hydraulic/pneumatic, and other mechanical aspects of the aircraft. Will support maintenance and launch/recovery operations on the flight line.
Responsibilities
- Candidate will be required to repair and replace aircraft components, troubleshoot faults, rig flight controls, adjust rotor system track and balance, and complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required to support flight operations both at home stations and on TDY trips. Will perform maintenance as instructed in technical publications and IETMS.
- Must be able to use hand tools, special tools, calibrated tools, and specialized test kits to maintain and trouble-shoot aircraft systems.
- Must be able to read schematics, interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- This mechanic must be able to work independently at home station and while TDY at remote locations
- This mechanic must be able to perform administrative actions when it comes to aircraft forms and records on systems being utilized by the organization such as ACN, Hydra, GCSS-Army, and other software platforms.
Qualifications
- 6 years’ experience in rotary wing aviation. Must have a minimum of three years A/MH-6M experience.
- Must be able to travel 1-2 weeks at a time/complete TDY assignments way from home station.
- Must be willing to work second shift as required during assigned rotation.
- Must have experience with ACN or other electronic logbook system.
- Must have own tools/toolbox.
- Must be able to pass a basic physical for ground handling of aircraft and other aviation related tasks.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.