Aircraft Mechanic 2 Sheetmetal - FCC or A&P License

• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required for Germany (TESA) approval.

• A Valid (FAA) A&P certificate or FCC License (with Elements 1 and 3) is Required. 

• US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Govt Clearance and/or the NAC-I T1 Public Trust. Valid US Passport for deployment.

• Assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements.

• Perform structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.

• Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives.

• Ability to use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds.

• Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.

• Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassembles to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign, fabricate, or replace defective components or assemblies.

• Incorporate authorized modifications and changes.

• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment.

• Assess damage to aircraft structural components.

• Check repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.

• Treat corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures.

• Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.

• Post entries and maintain maintenance and inspection records.

• Input, validate, and analyze data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.

• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.

• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required. 

• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required for Germany (TESA) approval.

• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 Required. (If willing and able to obtain an FCC License, discuss with Recruiter).

• With FAA A&P certification, shall have at least Two (2) years Aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS (AH-64/UH-60). All combined experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.

• Without valid A&P certification, must possess an FCC License with (Elements 1 and 3), shall have at least Three (3) years Aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned AH-64/UH-60 Mission Design Series (MDS). 

• All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.

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Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance, (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Govt Clearance and/or the NAC-I T1 Public Trust. (Interim NAC-I approval is required prior to deployment).

• Must possess a Valid US Passport; Required for travel to Germany.

​Germany Specific:

• TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.

• Travel: As required in support of task order.

Knowledge & Skills

• Shall possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and II and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.

• Shall have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.

• Shall have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• Shall have a working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, utilizing the Army's Logistics Information System (e.g., ACN, ULLS-A).

• Shall have a basic knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.

• Shall have the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

• Shall have a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.

• Ability to read, apply and interpret technical data.

Additional and Physical Requirements

• Possess good communication skills; be 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 task.

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.

• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.

• 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.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.