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Amentum · 4 months ago

Helicopter Mechanic A&P Airbus UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, BK117

Daggett, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50.07/hr - $53.63/hr

3+ years exp

Amentum is a company specializing in aviation maintenance, and they are seeking an A&P Helicopter Mechanic for the UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, and BK117 aircraft. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components, ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety protocols.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components

Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation

Requires working knowledge of technical publications

Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components

Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems

Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services

Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections

Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required

Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment

Uses a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts

Uses a knowledge of electrical theory and of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records

Receives technical assistance, as required, from higher-level technician

May be designated as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator

As qualified and when required can perform non-crew member duties

When required can use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for job duties

Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Qualification

FAA A&P CertificateRotary wing experienceAircraft troubleshootingElectrical theory knowledgeTechnical publications knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Valid FAA A&P Certificate Required

Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) aircraft

All experience must be within the five most recent years

Thorough knowledge of UH-72 Lakota, H145, EC145, BK117 mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts; requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

Basic knowledge of electrical theory

Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and software applications

Working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLSAE

Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and etched with PID

Valid Drivers License

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Must be able to work any shift as required by Union

Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility

Must be able to routinely lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Must be able to perform duties of the job including, but not limited to, standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time

Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces, ladder work and working at heights at or above 40 feet is required

Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands

Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders

Will be required to handle dirty parts and lubricants

Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification

Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty