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The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 (UH-60 Army Aviation) performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
Job Responsibility
Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components
Safely prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services
Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections
Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required
Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives
Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and use required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required
Perform other duties as requested
Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
With a valid (FAA) A&P certificate, Two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience, Two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS UH-60 aircraft is Required
All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years
Without a valid (FAA) A&P certificate
Must have Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years of rotary wing aircraft experience, and a minimum of Three (3) years on the assigned UH-60 Mission Design Series (MDS) is Required
All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years
A Valid US Passport is Required for deployment to Kuwait
Must be able to pass and clear CENTCOM Army MOD Physical and requirements for deployment
Must be able to obtain Kuwait PCC clearance and Visa, prior to deployment
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt NAC-I (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance
US Citizenship is required
Nice to have
U.S. Military Technical school or specialized training course is desired
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems
Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and may be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics