Helicopter Maintenance Electronics Technician (HH-60W)

PAE Government Services Inc.; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced technician to address advanced electrical issues on military aircraft, including H-60/S-70 platforms. The role requires strong circuit analysis skills, knowledge of avionic systems, and the ability to coordinate parts and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining electrical/environmental systems, supervising assigned personnel, and ensuring accurate data entry into maintenance information systems.

Qualifications

• One year of recent maintenance experience on H-60 or S-70 aircraft (within 4 years).
• FAA A&P certification or FCC license required or equivalent military training.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable technical data and perform circuit analysis.
• Must pass eye and hearing tests and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance and related training.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex electrical problems beyond manuals and references.
• Perform circuit analysis and trace signal flow relationships.
• Maintain electrical and environmental systems using test equipment.
• Provide technical direction on COMSEC, SATCOM, and NAV/aircraft systems.
• Coordinate parts research, requisitioning, and reparability decisions.
• Assist with workload planning with Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Electrical/electronic knowledge

System/circuit analysis

Signal flow tracing

Technical documentation

Education

FAA Airframe and Power Plant certification

FCC license

U.S. military aviation maintenance training

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electrical problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.

Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions and incorporating engineering changes. Work typically requires a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of circuits.

Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analysis and tracing relationships in signal flow.

Maintains electrical and environmental systems. Uses test equipment to include Time Domain Reflectometers, Oscilloscopes, IFF Transponder Test Set and other radio and navigation test sets.

Performs, maintains and provides technical direction to assigned personnel to include COMSEC Equipment and Keying Material, ARC-231 SATCOM, ADS-B, HUMS, and DAMA communication, clear and secure audio and communications and electrical/environmental in troubleshooting, removal, repair, installation, modification, software upgrades, inspection, and operational check of systems and system components.

Assist assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts, special tools, components and determining reparability and serviceability.

Monitors the status of aircraft in work. Plans and coordinates workloads with Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.

Ensures all maintenance data is correctly entered into Forms and MIS.

Assist Modification Teams when required including prepping and reassembly of aircraft.

Monitors quality assurance reports and ensures corrective measures are implemented to improve maintenance quality and prevent the development of adverse trends.

Ensures that assigned personnel have access to and use adequate technical data during all phases of aircraft maintenance.

Always maintain supply discipline in the work center.

Provides guidance and instruction to all employees assigned concerning technical orders, check lists and hazardous materials.

Work may be reviewed by the supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.

Performs other duties as assigned within classification to include temporary duty and travel.

Must be able to work day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must meet at least one or more of the following qualifications: 1) Have at least one (1) year of recent (within past four (4) years) aircraft maintenance experience on any H-60, or S-70 aircraft.
• 2) Possess a valid FAA Airframe and Power plant certification or FCC license.
• 3) Successfully completed a U.S. military aviation maintenance training school and gained at least one (1) year of recent (within past three (3) years) experience maintaining any U.S. military aircraft.
• Must possess a working knowledge of aircraft electronic, avionic, communication principles, advanced computer skills and system/circuit analysis.
• Must be able to read and interpret all applicable technical data.
• Must be able to pass an eye exam and hearing test.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, flight line drivers’ license, and all other training requirements as required by contract stipulations.

Compensation Details

$60.13 per hour The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Posting Information

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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