Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) Fort Cavazos, TX

Amentum; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I specializing in UH-60 aircraft. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structures, systems, and components, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive aviation maintenance experience, particularly with rotary wing aircraft, and be able to interpret technical manuals. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to the maintenance of critical aviation systems in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of aviation maintenance experience required.
• 2 years of experience with rotary wing aircraft needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft systems and structures.
• Repairs and rebuilds aircraft structures and components.

Skills

Aviation Maintenance

Rotary Wing Aircraft Experience

UH-60 MDS Experience

Technical Manuals Interpretation

Electrical Wiring Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Mechanic Specialty) troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

1. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
2. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
3. Performs various inspections including 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections. Examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engines to detect malfunctions such as sticking or burnt valves. Inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Tests engine operation using testing equipment to locate malfunctions.
4. Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine-mounted gearboxes, using appropriate tools and testing equipment. Removes engines from aircraft, disassembles, inspects, repairs or replaces defective parts, and reassembles and installs engines.
5. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories. Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections. Performs miscellaneous aircraft servicing duties, including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
6. Supervises aircraft jacking and towing, documents work performed, and verifies satisfactory completion. May service engines and airframe components at line stations, and specialize in work, repair, and modification of structural, precision, and functional parts and assemblies, including engine repair.
7. Performs other duties as required.
8. Maintains knowledge of equipment related to UH-60 aircraft.
9. Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory. Knowledge of military and/or company forms is a plus.
10. Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
11. Required three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience.
12. Two (2) years of rotary wing aircraft experience.
13. Two (2) years on the UH-60 MDS.
14. All experience must be within the last six years.
15. A valid A&P license is preferred but not required.
16. Must meet FAA requirements for FAA-certified aircraft maintenance.
17. Must provide own tools, which must be shadowed in the toolbox and etched with PID.
18. Driver’s License required.
19. High School Diploma or GED required.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• US Citizenship required for credentials/authorization.

Physical/Preferred Requirements:

• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds, often using mechanical aids.
• Work environment includes maintenance hangars and outside conditions, possibly extreme weather and rudimentary infrastructure.
• Exposed to fumes, cuts, bruises, moving vehicles, and hazards associated with tools and equipment.
• Regularly required to stand, handle, talk, hear, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in tiring positions; occasionally sit, climb, or balance.

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