Aircraft Mechanic I (Electrician - UH-60) CBA Fort Bliss TX

Amentum; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I Electrician for Fort Bliss, TX. The role involves inspecting and maintaining aircraft electrical systems, adhering to safety procedures and technical manuals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This position requires physical stamina and the use of specialized tools.

Qualifications

• Three years aviation maintenance experience required.
• Two years rotary wing aircraft experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in electrical components.
• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in special inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of MDS aircraft electrical systems

Ability to prioritize workloads

Technical guidance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

U.S. military technical school or specialized training

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic I (Electrician - UH-60) CBA Fort Bliss TX

The Aircraft Mechanic I Electrician (UH-60) inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

• 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.
• 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 assembles or components.
• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, 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 request for turn ins and repair parts and electrical components.
• Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintains the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality)
• 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)
• Shall have 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.

Clearance Requirements (as applicable)

• 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 to work at this facility.

Knowledge & 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.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and 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.

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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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