Helicopter Mechanic (LUH-72)

tyonekjobs; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek in Fort Bliss, TX seeks an aircraft maintenance technician to support LUH-72 operations at US Army sites. The role requires an FAA A&P or AMT program graduate with 3+ years rotorwing experience; Airbus experience is a plus.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and modify airframes, engines, and related systems, and maintain logs. You will provide guidance to junior technicians, manage workload to meet delivery schedules, and comply with AR 95-20 and related manuals while maintaining base access

Qualifications

• Must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate or be a graduate of an accredited AMT Program.
• Minimum of 3 years rotary wing experience.
• Experience with Airbus helicopters is desired.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• 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.
• Must have own tools and ability to meet minimum tool list requirements, applying FOD and tool control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Use technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies 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.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office suite

U.S. Citizen

Education

FAA A&P certificate

AMT program graduate

High school diploma

Tools

Own tools

Tool list compliance

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Will augment Prime Contractor as an aircraft maintenance resource at US Army sites to ensure aircraft maintenance tasks are performed as required for the LUH-72 aircraft. This position is critical to the operational readiness of the aircraft and is vital to ensure aircraft are available for daily missions. 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 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 applies 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 graduate
• Must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate or be a graduate of an accredited AMT Program
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years rotary wing experience
• Experience with Airbus helicopters is desired
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access
• 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
• 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 deploy from Maintenance Hub to support Contract Field Team requirements.
• 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, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• 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 and carry for short distances.
• May be required to 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/ VEVRAA/ 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 Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.