LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic 1

1 month ago


Fort Polk, United States Amentum Full time

The LUH72 Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

* Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as drills.
* Reads and interprets manufacturers' 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, 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, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.
* Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing 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, 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 in the maintenance records description of the work performed and 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.
* Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

* Ability to obtain A&P Certification within 6 months of employment.
* Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned LUH-72 (MDS).
* All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years.
* MDS experience may be waived by COR if the mechanic is undergoing or completed the Contractor's Government approved on-the-job (OJT) program.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
* Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance (NAC-I, T1) Public Trust
* Tools are Required, must provide own tools and toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID.

Preferred Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

* 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, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
* Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

* 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, vehicles, or aircraft.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.

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