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Amentum · 3 months ago

Aircraft Mechanic I (Armament/Electrician – AH-64) , Marana, AZ

Marana, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Amentum is a company specializing in aviation maintenance and they are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I (Armament/Electrician) for AH-64 helicopters. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing malfunctions in AH-64 systems and components, as well as performing preventive maintenance and inspections.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in AH-64 systems and components

Maintain weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, stabilization systems, avionics, electronic and mechanical devices

Assist in troubleshooting malfunctions to aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems

Assist with conducting repairs, replacements, and rebuilds of aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools & power tools

Assist in repair of worn or damaged components, such as alternators, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment and remove engines and gearboxes from aircraft

Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes and jacking and towing of aircraft

This includes preventive maintenance, ensuring weapons systems and other electronics are functioning properly

Read and interpret all aircraft instruments

Perform wide variety of operational and preventive checks as well as maintain records on weapons and subsystems

Use special test equipment and tools

Enter data in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily

Research the technical library and other applicable technical documentation to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

Perform progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections

Perform full system checkouts on all aircraft systems

Perform/Assist with aircraft servicing

Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements

Comply with work order timekeeping system procedures

Maintain high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties

Perform weekly Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk-downs

Maintain situational awareness, stay cognitive-focused, and mitigate risks

Immediately report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor

Maintain and control tools IAW approved tool control policy and instructions

Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis to identify when to replace worn or broken tools and report the need for replacement tools to the supervisor

Clean work area as necessary, assuring all hazardous materials are properly stored; Handle hazardous materials, expired materials and wastes in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements

Comply with safety rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work area

Promptly report accidents, injuries, safety, violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

A&P CertificationAH-64 Armament MaintenanceRotary Wing ExperienceBasic Computer SkillsEnglish Proficiency

Required

Valid and up-to-date A&P

If no A&P, shall have Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned MDS (AH64)

Minimum of Three (3) years of Armament maintenance experience specific to the AH-64 aircraft armament systems

All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years

US Citizen Required

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust

Tools are Required; must provide own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox