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Amentum · 7 hours ago

Sheetmetal Aircraft Mechanic II - Travel Team

Fort Campbell North, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Amentum is a company that provides military tactical aircraft maintenance services. They are seeking a Traveling Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheetmetal) to perform maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft structures and components, ensuring the functionality and safety of military aircraft.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

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

Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals

Requires working knowledge of technical publications

The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records

Must be able to prioritize 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

Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives

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

Participates in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required

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

Inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Aircraft Mechanic I

When assigned to operate Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS). Shall have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Powerplant License. If no FAA Powerplant License, then shall have minimum five years documented as a Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS) operator

When designated shall obtain DoD EPA Refrigerant Processing Certificate Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) or Minimum Type II

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 qualified and as assigned for crane operator duties shall have three years of crane operation related experience and shall comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Subpart: CC Cranes & Derricks in Construction 1926.1427 Operator qualification and Certification

When selected, qualified and trained IAW contact requirements will perform aircraft condition evaluations (ACE) inspection duties

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

Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required

Qualification

A&P licenseAviation maintenance experienceRotary wing aircraft experienceAircraft mechanical troubleshootingSheet metal modificationsTechnical publications knowledgeElectrical theory knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Valid up-to-date A&P license; And Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) of the years on the assigned Mission Design Series (UH60, AH64, and/or CH47)

All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years as required

If no A&P, - Must have the Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience; consisting of Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS (UH60, AH64, and/or CH47)

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site

Tools are Required; must provide own tool and Tool box. All tools must be shadowed and etched with PID

Travel Team- Must be available to Travel up to 75% of the time, as operationally required

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English

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

Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

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

Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems

Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks

Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics

Shall possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions

Shall have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

Shall have a working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLS-AE

All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements

When assigned to Engine Specialized Repair Activity, must hold a valid (current) FAA Powerplant license

Shall have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts: requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

Shall have basic knowledge of electrical theory

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

May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds

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

May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc

Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds

May work in maintenance shop or outside

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