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Amentum
UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic I (CAB Support) - FT. Riley KS
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UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic I (CAB Support) - FT. Riley KS
The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic I (CAB Support) troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series UH-60 (MDS) is required.
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.
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.
Performs 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 engine to detect and diagnose 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.
Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Perform other duties as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series UH-60 (MDS) is required.
All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance (NACI -TI) Public Trust
Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed in the toolbox and tools etched with PID.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Physical Requirements:
All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.
Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60).
Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.
Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position.
Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.
Work is performed in a Maintenance Hangar environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Work is performed outside as well. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
Is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruised from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts in shop area.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.