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UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I
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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 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 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 equipment such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester to locate source of malfunction.
Replaces or repairs 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; removes engine from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repairs or replaces defective engine parts, and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru‑flight, and post‑flight maintenance inspections, and 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 describing the work performed, 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.
Performs other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Valid up‑to‑date A&P license.
If no A&P license, must have Three (3) years of 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 last six (6) years.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Tools are required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools and toolbox.
Knowledge And Skills
Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete all probable work tasks properly.
Knowledge of quality control, production and supply procedures required to perform job assignments.
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 an 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.
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, age, ancestry, United States 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Atlanta, GA $90,000.00-$125,000.00 – 4 days ago
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UH60 Aircraft Mechanic I
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Amentum
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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 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 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 equipment such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester to locate source of malfunction.
Replaces or repairs 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; removes engine from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repairs or replaces defective engine parts, and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru‑flight, and post‑flight maintenance inspections, and 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 describing the work performed, 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.
Performs other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Valid up‑to‑date A&P license.
If no A&P license, must have Three (3) years of 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 last six (6) years.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Tools are required; must possess own shadowed/etched tools and toolbox.
Knowledge And Skills
Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete all probable work tasks properly.
Knowledge of quality control, production and supply procedures required to perform job assignments.
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 an 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.
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, age, ancestry, United States 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Atlanta, GA $90,000.00-$125,000.00 – 4 days ago
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