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Amentum

UH-60 Aircraft Technical Inspector

Amentum, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852

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UH-60 Aircraft Technical Inspector

The Aircraft Technical Inspector (UH60) is responsible for ensuring that assigned aircraft are maintained within required specifications and are airworthy before operation. Inspects repairs and modification of aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. Responsibilities include: Planning, conducting, and supervising aircraft technical inspections. Developing and implementing quality control and ground safety programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Evaluating personnel, including verification of skills, training and experience. Performing audits and inspections of work centers and ongoing maintenance actions, procedures, equipment and facilities. Examining parts and components for conformance to design specification to determine serviceability. Monitoring timeliness and applicability of maintenance technical data and technical library. Reviewing maintenance source documents, inspection records, notes recurring discrepancies or trends and initiates appropriate action. Managing the material deficiency and technical order improvement program. Reviewing engineering investigation requests. Initiating and reviewing quality deficiency reports, technical deficiency reports and hazardous material reports, ensuring that they are accurate, clear, concise and comprehensive. Conducting safety inspections, training, and drills. Inspecting and verifying proper completion and documentation of safety and flight discrepancies. Briefing and debriefing pilots and crew members assigned to functional check flights. Participating in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required. Ensuring compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis Program and test measuring diagnostic equipment calibration. Providing lower level technicians guidance in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Preparing evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities. Making entries in aircraft logs and records. Performing other qualified duties as requested. Minimum Requirements: Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience. One (1) year experience inspecting MDS (UH60) assigned. A valid and up-to-date (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. If no A&P, shall have a minimum of five (5) years as an aircraft inspector on the MDS (UH60) assigned. A Valid FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). If no IA, shall have a minimum of five (5) years as an inspector on the MDS (UH60) assigned. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location. Valid Drivers License. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems or other technology as applicable to fabrication, repair, operation and maintenance requirements. Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards. Proficient in the use of the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation Enhanced (ULLS-AE), the current maintenance management system utilized to maintain Army aircraft forms and records. Thorough comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components. Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers. Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. Physical Requirements/Working Environment: 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. May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds. Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications. Will 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. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc. Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds. May work in normal office environment, maintenance shop or outside. Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty. May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles. Compensation & Benefits: Salary and Other Compensation: The annual starting hourly rate for this position is $39.41 per hour. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 80 hours of vacation accrued on your anniversary, up to 56 hours of sick leave annually (accrued weekly), and 11 paid holidays.