Aircraft Mechanic 1 - Prop & Rotor - HH60

The HH60 Prop & Rotor Aircraft Mechanic I repairs, services, and troubleshoots malfunctions on aircraft drive train and rotor systems.

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as rotor systems, transmissions, drive trains, and their components.

• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.

• Safely prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.

• Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.

• Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft power train systems using special tools and test equipment as required.

• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.

• Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives.

• Maintain and repair aircraft power train components.

• Apply technical knowledge of power train systems in determining equipment malfunctions and use required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• Perform other duties as requested. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Shall have Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, Two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned prop and rotor experience - HH60. 

• All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust. ** US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance.

• Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and micrometers.

• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.

• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.

• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

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.