Aircraft Mechanic I (Engine Specialty - UH-60/AH-64/CH-47) CBA Fort Hood, TX

Aircraft Mechanic I (Engine - UH-60/AH-64/CH-47) position focused on inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
• Remove, replace, service, prepare, preserve, clean, and store engine assemblies or components.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, and diagnostically test turbine engine systems, subsystems, and components following directives.
• Assist in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls.
• Perform limited maintenance operational checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections and assist in special inspections.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Service and lubricate engines and components.
• Requisition bench stock for repair of aircraft engines.
• Prepare requests for turn-ins, repair parts, and engine components.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform additional duties, including maintenance tasks, 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). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox.

Clearance Requirements

• 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 aircraft turbine engines and repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, and those 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.
• Experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft turbine engine mechanic.
• Receive technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician as required.
• Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks.
• 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.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• 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.

Pay

$35.97 per hour.

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.