Aircraft Mechanic 1 (AH-64 Armament) - Non-TESA - Illesheim/Germany

TN Germany; Illesheim; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic (AH-64 Armament Specialty) to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on military aircraft systems. The ideal candidate will possess an A&P License or significant aviation maintenance experience, particularly with rotary wing aircraft. Responsibilities include directing lower-graded mechanics, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifikationen

• Must have A&P License or three years aviation maintenance experience.
• Experience with rotary wing aircraft and AH-64 is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems.
• Performs military tactical aircraft maintenance.
• Directs lower-graded mechanics in assembly and modification.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

A&P License

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

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11.05.2025

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25.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic (AH-64 Armament Specialty) troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

• Perform the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance with a primary expertise as an AH-64D/E mechanic , repair functions including assembly and modification on a variety of Army and other DoD cross-service aircraft, their major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and related systems.
• Install, connect, and adjust complete systems such as fuel, heat, lubrication, hydraulic, engine, and transmission: install and align fuselage parts; balance, align, and install tail rotor assemblies; rig complete flight control systems.
• Incorporate authorized modifications and changes.
• Make operational checks of hydraulic and fuel systems using external power sources and powered ground equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassemble to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign or replace defective component or assembly.
• Must be able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges torque wrenches and scales and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
• Must be able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
• Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.
• Direct the work of lower-graded mechanics for complete assembly, modification and checkout of the entire aircraft and coordinate with related trades such as general mechanics and sheet metal to assure proper sequence of the complete aircraft assembly process.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Shall have a valid up-to-date A&P License.
• If no A&P License, shall have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned MDS (AH-64). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• MDS experience may be waived by a COR if the mechanic is undergoing or completed the Contractor’s Government approved On-the-Job Training (OJT) program.
• All mechanics assigned to the perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.

Nationality Restrictions

• Candidates must be eligible for employment under host nation laws and must meet all host nation requirements for the advertised position.
• US citizens: Ability to obtain / maintain a Security Clearance Public Trust (NACI – T1CAC) (Interim NACI approval required to start work on site).
• Non-US citizens: Must be able to obtain German Police Report or have LNSP.
• Working Permits required: Must be able to have Germany Visa, German Tax ID number.
• Taxation: Subject to German taxation.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills.
• Capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.
• Strong background in the Contract Field Team Maintenance concept and its application to Military maintenance, modification and repair of tactical aircraft systems.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: May be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, to austere environments, under harsh living conditions.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.