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The Aircraft Mechanic II (LUH-72) A&P maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Job Responsibility
Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
Requires working knowledge of technical publications
Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components
Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems
Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services
Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections
Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required
Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment
Uses a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
Uses a knowledge of electrical theory and of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records
Receives technical assistance, as required, from higher-level technician
May be designated as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator
As qualified and when required can perform non-crew member duties
When required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties
Perform other qualified duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be able to Read, Write and Communicate effectively in English
Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
Will be required to handle dirty parts and lubricants
Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification
Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty
Must have three years aviation maintenance experience, three years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned MDS (LUH-72)
All experience must be within the five most recent years
All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements
Valid FAA A&P Certificate Required
Shall possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions
Shall have a 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
Shall have basic knowledge of electrical theory
Shall have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
Shall have a working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLSAE
Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID
Valid Drivers License
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to travel based on operational requirements
Must be willing and able to work any shift, as assigned by Union
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
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 40feet is required