Avionics/Electrical Aircraft Mechanic 2 - - Illesheim,

The Avionics/Electrical Aircraft Mechanic II (UH-60, AH-64, CH-47) performs repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems and malfunctions of avionics, navigation, electrical, and communications systems.

• Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.

• Cuts and strips wire, insulates connections.

• Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.

• 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 systems using special tools and test equipment as required.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required. 

• Shall have Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.

• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 required. 

• Must possess (FAA) A&P certificate, with at least Two (2) years' aviation maintenance experience, and Two years on the assigned MDS UH60, CH47, AH64.

• All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.

• If no A&P certificate, must possess or being willing to obtain an FCC License with Elements 1 and 3, and Must have Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience and Two (2) years minimum on the assigned Mission Design Series UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 (MDS).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, (NACI T1) Public Trust. US Citizenship is required to obtain the required NACI Clearance. (Interim NACI approval required for deployment).

• Valid US Passport Required for travel to Germany.

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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

• 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.

Physical Requirements/Working 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.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

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