Aircraft Mechanic II (UH-60/AH-64 Specialty) CBA Fort Hood, TX

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic 2 (AH-64/UH-60) oversees and performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. May be required to perform any AM1 task.

Responsibilities

• Oversees removal and installation aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• Oversees and services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
• Oversees preparation of aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Oversees and performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
• Oversees and performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
• Oversees and use of and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Oversees preparation of forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Oversees, removes and disassembles defective parts of the aircraft.
• Oversees maintaining the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.

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 aviation maintenance experience, three 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.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned MDS.
• Advanced 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).
• Advanced 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 aircraft mechanic.

Skills

• Able to receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant 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.

Compensation Details

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.