Aircraft Mechanic I (MWO Electrician - UH-60/CH47) Wheeler AAF, HI - CBA

Inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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, repairs, services, installs, and troubleshoots nickel cadmium batteries.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans, and stores electrical assemblies or components.
• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, and 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 requests for turn-ins and repair parts and electrical components.
• Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintains supplies and performs 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). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox (recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection).
• Must be able to work day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Passport and be able to travel internationally (applicable to OCONUS work sites).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization.

Skills

• 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; may 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

Hiring hourly rate: $43.96 (Hourly rate set by CBA).

Benefits

• Bi-weekly accrual of 5.70 hours paid time off (0 to less than 60 months of service).
• Bi-weekly accrual of 7.70 hours paid time off (60 months but less than 120 months of service).
• Bi-weekly accrual of 9.20 hours paid time off (120 months but less than 240 months of service).
• 11 paid holidays (outlined in CBA).
• 401K with company matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Well-being programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Tuition assistance.