Aircraft Mechanic II - AH-64

Tyonek Native Corporation; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation is seeking a field-level AH-64D/E aircraft maintainer to perform maintenance and sustainment tasks on complex aircraft systems. You will diagnose malfunctions using manuals and test equipment, repair structural components, and guide junior technicians through modifications and maintenance.

You must have a high school diploma, 4 years of AH-64D/E experience, and be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years AH-64D/E maintenance experience required.
• 15R course graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Familiar with AR 95-20 / AR 700-138 and maintenance manuals.
• FAA A&P certificate is desired.
• Must own tools and meet minimum tool list requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems.
• Use technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment.
• Interpret blueprints or manuals to solve complex problems.
• Utilize aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
• Provide technical support to engineers and customers.
• Prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Guide lower-level technicians during modifications/maintenance.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AH-64D/E experience (4 years)

15R course graduate

U.S. Citizenship

Secret Clearance (ability to obtain)

AR 95-20/AR 700-138 familiarity

FAA A&P certificate desired

Tools and tool-list knowledge

Tools

Personal tools

FOD & tool control

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Will perform field and sustainment level support on AH-64D/E 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.

DUTIES:

• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components and subcomponents 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 apply technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Utilize aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 4 years of AH-64D/E experience is required
• 15R course graduate or equivalent
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• 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
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is desired
• 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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.
• 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.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVERAA / ADA

• TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.

TSG maintains a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.