Aircraft Mechanic I (Armament/Electrician) CBA Fort Hood, TX

Aircraft Mechanic I (Armament/Electrician) position focused on AH-64D/E armament, electrical, and avionics systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on AH-64D/E armament, electrical, and avionics systems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneudraulic systems associated with armament/missile fire control systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, modify, and repair malfunctions in AH-64D/E armament, electrical, and avionics systems and components, including solid-state and transistorized subsystems.
• Perform maintenance, authorized modifications, and alignment on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic, and mechanical devices.
• Repair, replace, and perform operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, and controlled cryptographic equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose and isolate faults and effect repairs.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair test sets and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain records on weapons and subsystems.
• Remove, replace, service, prepare, preserve, clean, and store AH-64D/E armament, electrical, and avionic components.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, and diagnostically test electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneudraulic systems associated with AH-64D/E armament/missile fire control systems.
• Perform limited maintenance operational checks, scheduled inspections, and assist in special inspections.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Requisition bench stock for armament, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts associated with AH-64D/E armament/missile fire control systems.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Assist aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks, including removing and disassembling defective aircraft parts.
• Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adhere to company policies and safety programs with a safety-first mentality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; certification of education level is required.
• Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional).
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
• Three years of armament maintenance experience specific to the MDS aircraft armament systems assigned.
• All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of AH-64D/E armament/missile fire control systems and repair.
• Ability to determine whether faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement of parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machines, and those listed in the AH-64D/E Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft armament/electrician mechanic.
• Ability to receive technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician, lead teams through complex tasks, and make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Ability to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through email and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklifts, etc.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside in drafty, noisy, and dirty environments.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.

Pay

USD: $35.97 - $40.97 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.