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Amentum · 5 days ago

LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic II

Fort Polk, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amentum is seeking a LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic II who will perform the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components, as well as troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals

Requires working knowledge of technical publications

The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records

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

Applies 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

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

Participates in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required

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

Inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Aircraft Mechanic I

When assigned to operate Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS). Shall have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Powerplant License. If no FAA Powerplant License, then shall have minimum five years documented as a Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS) operator

When designated shall obtain DoD EPA Refrigerant Processing Certificate Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) or Minimum Type II

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 qualified and as assigned for crane operator duties shall have three years of crane operation related experience and shall comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Subpart: CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction 1926.1427 Operator qualification and Certification

When selected, qualified and trained IAW contact requirements will perform aircraft condition evaluations (ACE) inspection duties

When required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties

Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required

Qualification

A&P licenseRotary wing experienceAircraft maintenanceTroubleshooting skillsElectrical theoryMechanical systemsTechnical documentationQuality control knowledgeCommunication skillsAdaptabilityTeam leadership

Required

Valid up-to-date A&P license

Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience

Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience

Two (2) of the years on the assigned Mission Design Series

All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years as required

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site

Tools are Required; must provide own tool and Tool box

All tools must be shadowed and etched with PID

Possess good communication skills

Be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system

Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks

Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment

Able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models

Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required

Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data

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

Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds

Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds

May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside

May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure

May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft

May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts