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Job Overview The UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti‑icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, ventilation and heating systems.
Responsibilities
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines' 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 100‑hour, 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, and jet calibration tester, to locate the source of malfunction.
Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engines from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts; reassembling and installing engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru‑flight, and post‑flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters maintenance records descriptions of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Valid up‑to‑date A&P license.
If no A&P license, must have three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary‑wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned MDS (UH60).
All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
Applicant must be trained to Military Occupational Specialty or Original Equipment Manufacturer Maintenance course standards for the type airframe on which they will perform maintenance, repairs, and services. Graduation from a DoD or OHS Armed Services MDS producing school for the desired aircraft type with successful completion and certification by OEM approved course of instruction for the airframe type qualifies the applicant.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Tools are required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools and toolbox.
Knowledge and Skills
Good communication skills; 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, 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 or replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation The annual starting hourly rate for this position is $36.07 per hour.
Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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Job Overview The UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti‑icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, ventilation and heating systems.
Responsibilities
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines' 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 100‑hour, 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, and jet calibration tester, to locate the source of malfunction.
Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engines from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts; reassembling and installing engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru‑flight, and post‑flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters maintenance records descriptions of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Valid up‑to‑date A&P license.
If no A&P license, must have three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary‑wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned MDS (UH60).
All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.
Applicant must be trained to Military Occupational Specialty or Original Equipment Manufacturer Maintenance course standards for the type airframe on which they will perform maintenance, repairs, and services. Graduation from a DoD or OHS Armed Services MDS producing school for the desired aircraft type with successful completion and certification by OEM approved course of instruction for the airframe type qualifies the applicant.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Tools are required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools and toolbox.
Knowledge and Skills
Good communication skills; 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, 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 or replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation The annual starting hourly rate for this position is $36.07 per hour.
Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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