An Aircraft Mechanic III (AH-64 Specialty) 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.
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
Applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
Plan, conduct, and supervise aircraft technical inspections.
Compute basic weight and balance records.
Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, army oil analysis program, and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration.
Provide lower-level technicians guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.
Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
Safety prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.
Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.
Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
Apply professional comprehensive technical expertise and guidance to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical data/documentation such as blueprints, manufactures’ manuals, aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
Requires a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
Required valid up-to-date A&P license and shall have five years aviation maintenance experience, five years rotary wing aircraft experience. All experience must be within the ten most recent years.
All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.
Required to possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.
Required thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
Required basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Required thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
Required working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLSAE.
Required thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
Required ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
Required detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.
Provide own Tools/Toolbox. Tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and Etched with your PID.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
U.S. Military technical school or specialized training course is desired for AH-64 training, certification of education is required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be in possession of a U.S. Passport and be able to travel internationally with minimum 6 blank pages and 2 plus years validity on expiration date of passport at the time of hiring.
Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a (Secret Clearance) US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain s Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Must be able to lift/push/pull parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.
May be required to occasionally lift/push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished using mechanical devices.
Work is performed in Aircraft maintenance hangar that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work could be performed outside as well.
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft or operating equipment.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.