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Astrion · 2 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic UH 60L

Fort Gordon, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Mechanic UH 60L located at Ft. Benning, GA. The role involves providing support to the Warfighter with excellent aircraft maintenance and service, focusing on the maintenance and troubleshooting of H60 series aircraft systems.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

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

Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives

Removes, inspects and replaces aircraft structures, such as Main and Tail Rotor systems, flight control systems, Main and APU Engines, Hydraulic pumps and sub-systems, Main Drive Transmissions (Main/Intermediate/Tail/Input/Accessory Gear boxes) 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

Mechanic uses calibrated tools daily to execute required work

Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records

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 40 / 120 hour inspections, 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, borescope and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction

Qualification

FAA A&P licenseH60 series experienceAvionics backgroundTechnical documentation interpretationManual tools operationPower tools operationPhysical staminaColor visionHearing ability

Required

High School Diploma

Two (2) years' experience with documented training on the Model, Designation, Series (MDS) H60 series, or have a current (valid) FAA A&P license and at least one (1) years of documented experience in general aviation

Must climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Must operate manual tools and power tools

Color Vision

Hearing

Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds

Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds

Most heavy lifting is accomplished using mechanical devices

Work area is primarily aircraft areas, hangars, workshops, and other industrial settings