Aircraft Mechanic I (CH-47)

• Inspect, train others and perform organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance/modification on contract units, sub-systems, support equipment and related weapons systems
• Advise team members and solve unusual maintenance problems by analysis and test on missiles, airframes, engines, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, etc
• Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft, aircraft engines wheeled and tracked equipment to ensure serviceability
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, alighting gear, power plants/trains, fuel systems (including cells, tanks and fuel/metering control systems), and functional components
• Inspects and repairs power plants (engines) malfunctions
• Diagnoses malfunctions, isolate causes and correct breaks
• Tests engine operation
• Replaces and repairs damaged components
• Remove engine and major components from aircraft
• Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects
• Repairs and replaces defective engine components and reassembles and install engine in aircraft
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces instruments, avionics and navigations, ADP flight control, electrical/electronic, fuel/oil systems and aircraft accessories
• Performs aircraft and vehicle services
• May be required to be licensed by FAA
• May service engines and aircraft components at flight line operations
• May specialize in repair and modification of engines, structural components, precision repair, functional spare parts, and assemblies
• Recommends revisions to maintenance procedures
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested

• Must have a valid up-to-date A&P license. This is preferred but not necessarily required
• If no A&P license, must have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission design Series (MDS). CH-47 All experience must be withing the six most recent years
• All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft, missile, or wheeled and track vehicle maintenance mandatory
• Must have knowledge of the scope and limitation of various categories of maintenance and their application to the contract unit
• Must know theory and principles of engine operations
• accessories and components
• theory of flight
• rigging of flight controls
• electrical and electronic
• pneudraulic
• and mechanical principles
• Knowledge of sheet metal, properties of materials, fuels, and oils required
• Read, interpret, and use manufacturer's and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Passport
• Must provide own Tools/Tool Box. Tool Box must be shadowed with your tools and tools etched with your PID
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Valid up-to-date A&P license