Aircraft Mechanic I Avionics/Electrician (UH-60) CBA - Barstow/Daggett, CA

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic I Avionics/Electrician (UH-60) inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. Installs, removes, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft. Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid state and transistorized subsystems. Repairs aircraft instrument systems. Applies principles of electricity/electronics, hydrostatic motion, pneumatics and hydraulics applicable to repair aircraft instrument systems. Removes, installs, repairs, adjusts and tests electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Cleans, preserves and stores electrical/electronic components and aircraft instruments.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Installs, removes, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid state and transistorized subsystems.
• Repairs aircraft instrument systems.
• Applies principles of electricity/electronics, hydrostatic motion, pneumatics and hydraulics applicable to repair aircraft instrument systems.
• Removes, installs, repairs, adjusts and tests electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures.
• Cleans, preserves and stores electrical/electronic components and aircraft instruments.
• Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores electrical assembles or components.
• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests electrical systems, subsystems and components according to directives.
• Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and performs limited maintenance operational checks.
• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
• Requisitions bench stock for repair of electrical systems and subcomponents.
• Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and electrical components.
• Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintains the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adheres to company policies and safety programs (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 and / or FCC license (optional).
• Three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and tools etched with PID.
• Must be able to work, day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift (if applicable) – As required for CBA.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Passport and be able to travel internationally (applicable to OCONUS work sites).
• Must be able to work TDY assignments as applicable per the CBA.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of MDS aircraft electrical and instrument systems and subsystems and repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools and test equipment listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft electrician.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

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 lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• 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.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly accrual of 3.39 hours (0 to less than 48 months)
• Bi-weekly accrual of 4.93 hours (48 months but less than 108 months)
• Bi-weekly accrual of 6.47 hours (108 months or more)
• 11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)
• Sick Leave – Newly hired or transferred employees into the bargaining until shall receive up front/front-loaded prorate sick leave hours based on the remaining weeks in the calendar year including the week of hire at the rate of 1.33 hour per week up to 56 hours
• 401K Short Term / Long Term Disability Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program
• Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs.

Compensation

Hiring hourly range: $48.20-49.65 (Hourly rate set by CBA)

This position includes a competitive benefits package.