Description:

Perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in one or more of the following functions: mechanical, sheetmetal, and avionics required. Tasks included fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs.

 

Duties:

1. Perform fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components. 2. Perform work from three dimensional blueprints, sketches, diagrams, technical manuals, work orders, inspection reports, and other similar documentation. 3. Conduct functional check of systems for proper function. 4. Perform normal troubleshooting to diagnose malfunction or failures on the following aircraft systems: aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant and engine controls. 5. Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures and determines corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards. 6. Perform required corrective action by making repairs, adjustments or replacements. 7. Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required. 8. Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements. 9. Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measureing devices and test equipment in completing work assignments. 10. Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications. 11. Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules. 12. Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work. 13. Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels. 14. Follow all OSHA, safety and environmetnal regulations. 15. Must be able to support and train other aircraft technicians with technical knowledge and skills. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.

Education: HS diploma or equivalent. Some trade school desirable. A current A&P or FCC license is required. Experience: Minimum of six years related experience. BK117 experience is desirable for LUH. Essential Functions: Requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs. Must be able to move about in cramped and/or awkward positions. must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur. Must be able to handle heavy components. Requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat; and to operate various types of power tools. Must be able to operate a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment; and have working knowledge of shop mathematics. Able to travel away from the facility to accomplish assigned tasks. NOTE: AEC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. American Eurocopter is an EEO Employer M/F/V/D