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DC Department of Human Resources · 1 hour ago

Aircraft Mechanic

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The DC Department of Human Resources is part of the Metropolitan Police Department, which is the premiere law enforcement organization in Washington, D.C. The Aircraft Mechanic position is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of departmental aircraft by performing maintenance and repairs, as well as conducting inspections and troubleshooting technical problems.

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Responsibilities

Ensures the airworthiness of MPD aircraft, including disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection, and modification of helicopters, to include major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and related systems

Monitors and ensures compliance with all inspections and airworthiness directives as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aircraft manufacturer

Conducts inspections, diagnoses malfunctions, and troubleshoots to determine aircraft malfunction and other technical problems

Performs operational checks of systems using external power sources, powered ground equipment or functional tests

Removes, disassembles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, overhauls, modifies, reassembles, and installs or replaces major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components and systems, such as, hydraulic pump assemblies, main and tail rotor assemblies, drive shafts, transmissions, gearboxes, and other powertrain units, cooling fan assemblies, control valves, etc. Installs, connects and adjusts fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems

Applies theory, operation, and integration of all mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other operating systems to troubleshoot malfunctions from pilots and flight crew reports of any discrepancies; as well as from observations during inspections and run-ups

Applies the start up, operation, shutdown, and emergency procedures for the systems and the aircraft to determine symptoms of normal and abnormal operation, inter-relationships between operating systems, and any applicable safety procedures to prevent damage to equipment or injury to personnel

Interprets technical data and guidelines, makes recommendation for additions to guidelines and the safety and housekeeping of the aircraft and work area; recognizes unsafe maintenance conditions and grounds aircraft when appropriate

Installs and aligns fuselage and airframe parts; builds up, balances, aligns, and installs main and tail rotor assemblies. Performs temporary and permanent repairs to airframes and operates ground-handling equipment to move aircraft around the work and flight line areas

Determines when to assign aircraft to the vendor for repairs and replacements; performs a quality assurance check to ensure that work is done correctly and aircraft is ready to return to service

Accompanies the ASU crew to outside maintenance facilities when needed

Performs pre-flight, daily and post-flight inspections and conducts operational checks on aircraft systems, to include accompanying pilot on test flights of aircraft to make visual and audio checks of the aircraft. Performs operational ground checks, makes final adjustments, tracks main and tail rotor blades, adjusts the pitch of blades, checks oil, fuel pressure, and vibration and makes required adjustments as necessary

Attends all mandatory aircraft inspection and repair training

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

FAA Certified MechanicTurbine Helicopter maintenanceAviation maintenanceTracwareAccess Software AIRPAXCALM maintenance softwareTechnical troubleshootingOperational checksSafety proceduresMechanical skills

Required

Skill and a thorough knowledge of the make-up, operation, interrelationships, and installation of a variety of rotary wing aircraft systems, assemblies, structures, and surfaces

Skill to diagnose malfunctions throughout these systems, assemblies, and surfaces and determine whether repair or replacement is needed

Experience as a technical expert and authority as a helicopter mechanic

Skill in the removal, replacement, and adjustment of various systems, assemblies, surfaces, or any components/parts, and in functional testing

Skill in the use and readout of powered ground equipment, test stands, and cockpit instruments and gauges

Skill in the use of tools common to the aircraft trade to determine the extent of repairs

Experience in aircraft malfunctions and technical problems troubleshooting

Skill in connecting, meshing, aligning, and adjusting the surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another

Proficient in the use of Tracware, Access Software AIRPAX, maintenance record software CALM, and aircraft log manager; Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Successful completion of a training program in airframe and powerplant mechanics, or similar, through the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) is required

FAA Certified Mechanic in Airframe and Powerplant is required

Three (3) years of relevant experience in Turbine Helicopter maintenance and repair is required

The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's permit