Aircraft Mechanic II UH-60

About the role

Will perform UH-60 L/M aircraft maintenance as assigned. Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Use technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Utilize aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and shears, etc.
• Provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers.
• Utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is desired.
• 5+ years of UH-60 A/L experience is required.
• 15T course graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with AR 95-20, DA PAM 738-751, AR 700-138, and all associated aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Must have own tools and ability to meet minimum tool list requirements, applying FOD and tool control best practices in accordance with AR 95-20 and Flight and Ground Operating Procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• 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 up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.