Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls, and their components.
- Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
- Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.
- Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
- Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
- Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
- Mechanic applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information, and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives.
- Individuals must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts. Individual must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
- This job requires a working knowledge of technical publications.
- Individual must be able to prioritize workloads and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft-relevant tasks.
- Must be capable of qualifying to perform Hazardous Flight duties as Crewmembers/Non-Crewmembers.
- Personnel filling these positions are required to meet the qualifications in AR 95-20.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8 years of direct experience in aircraft maintenance; military technical school or an Airframe & Power plant (A&P) License.
- HS diploma required.
- US Citizenship required.