Aircraft Mechanic – Rotary Wing - 2024-17
Plus, Health and Welfare
Fort Moore GA
PRJOJECTXYZ has exciting openings for Aircraft Mechanics working on UH60’s supporting a customer at the US Army Ranger School at Fort Moore GA. In addition to base pay, the position includes Health and Welfare Benefits of $4.41 per hour. The difference in the cost of benefits you select is paid to you.
Purpose of Position:
Aircraft Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance procedures, troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on the UH-60L helicopter.
Duties and 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.
- Mechanic 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.
- Mechanic 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.
- When designated shall obtain DoD EPA Refrigerant Processing Certificate Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) or Minimum Type II.
- When 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 required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned
Desirable:
- Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements of the UH-60
- Must be able to use calibrated special tools to perform required maintenance on the UH-60 aircraft
- Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, fault isolation procedures and schematics is mandatory.
- Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.
- Computer experience with STAMIS.
Required Documents / Qualifications for Application: (Submit all applicable documents with your resume)
- High School Graduate or GED
- Position requires the following:
- Desirable - FAA A&P license. Must be current and documented.
- Required - Documented Certificate of Rotary Wing training by validation of qualifying military or civilian technical courses to include documented prior military experience or civilian training (Army AIT / Navy A School / AF AIT / Coast Guard A School / Technical School)
- Required - Two years of documented experience minimum, on Rotary Wing aircraft, (UH-60 experience is desired AH-64 / CH-47 are acceptable) Fixed Wing experience with flight controls, hydraulics, mechanical components, and electrical systems
- Required - for prior military DD Form 214.
- Required - At least one year of documented experience in general aviation
- Specialty mechanics will possess a minimum of two years of experience (example Sheet metal / Engine / Special Tool Use)
- Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Factors
- 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
PROJECTXYZ is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
PROJECTXYZ is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. PROJECTXYZ will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 256.721.9001 x 155.
