Minimum of five years hands on experience working Bell 407/OH-58D/ 406CS aircraft.

Ability to interpret blueprints and modification drawings.  Install aircraft modifications from engineering drawings, EO’s and government technical directives.

Knowledge of ground support equipment used to support helicopter operations.

Must be knowledgeable as either A&P Mechanic or Airframes Structures Mechanic or both:

Airframes & Powerplant Mechanic specific:

• Must exhibit and apply knowledge of Bell Light aircraft maintenance in hydraulic systems, power plant, flight controls, drives, and rotor systems to support the customer.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with established Department of Defense (DoD), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and other directives.
• Perform operations/functional checks and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable in dynamic rotor smoothing and vibration analysis.

Airframes/Structures Mechanic:

• Aircraft structures and composite repair experience.  Ability to fabricate parts as required.
• Ability to evaluate damage and perform applicable repair.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on aircraft structures and systems.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent 

Preferences:

• FAA A&P License – A&P Mechanic and Airframes / Structures only
• Seven to Ten years experience on Bell 407/OH-58D/406CS
• Two years college or extensive military rotary wing maintenance experience
• Level I Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) qualified (Airframes/Structures discipline only)

Must be willing to deploy to Iraq for periods of six to twelve months.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ’Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.