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Aircraft Mechanic I - Sheetmetal/Structures - (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58) - Barstow-Daggett, CA.

Aerospace and Aviation

Aircraft Mechanic

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Daggett, California, United States

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

Aircraft Mechanic I - Sheetmetal/Structures - (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58) - Barstow-Daggett, CA.

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheetmetal/Structural Specialty) troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

  • 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.
  • Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58, etc).
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as requested

Minimum Requirements

  • Required to have three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58 (MDS).
  • All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
  • Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58)
  • US Citizen
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Tools are Required; Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID

Preferred Qualifications

  • A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
  • Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
  • Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.

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.

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