Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Mechanic Specialty)

DynCorp •

Barstow, California, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60 Mechanic Specialty) troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

Principal Accountabilities

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 shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's 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, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, 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, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, 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 duties as requested

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (UH-60, CH-47, AH-64, OH-58, etc).Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

Travel

Travel may vary from 10% up to 80% of the time, depending on the site’s requirements.

Job Requirements:

Experience & Education

Minimum of four (4) years experience in the field consistent with the requirements set forth in individual task orders.Completion of U.S. military tactical aircraft maintenance or U.S. military technical school is desired.

Minimum of four years experience in maintenance, modification and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced and their associated components is required.Valid drivers license required

High School Graduate or GED

Travel

Travel may vary from 10% up to 80% of the time, depending on the site’s requirements.

Physical Requirements

Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position.Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.

Salary Range: Neg-Neg

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Job Ident #: 2002309-1

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