Aircraft Mechanic III - (LUH-72)

Job Summary

Aircraft Mechanic III (LUH72) FAA A&P Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, to include repairs, 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, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as; blue prints and manufactures manuals.

• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component
  troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft Sheetmetal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Required basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Required working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLSAE.
• Required thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
• Required to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Required detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated CAMS entries.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

• Valid up-to-date A&P license required And Five (5) years aviation maintenance experience, Five (5) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) LUH-72.
• All experience must be within the Ten (10) most recent years.
• US Citizen is required
• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust
• Valid Driver's license required
• Tools are Required; must provide own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox

• All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.
• Must be able to workday shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD Awareness and prevention and safety at all times.
• Knowledge of the use of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.
• The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications are required.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform duties of the job including, but not limited to, standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces, ladder work and working at heights at or above 40 feet is required.
• The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, or snow, ice, etc.
• May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards