Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic I

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): Aircraft Mechanics I 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. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic 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. This worker 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. 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. Job duties require that this mechanic 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, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair. May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.

Task Requirements:
Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Line, Corrosion Control, Tool Room and Aircraft Organizational Level maintenance and flight testing support S c h e duled a nd un s c h e du l e d mainten a n c e support f or assigned H-60 aircraft Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation services Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned SAR readiness posture outlined in in the activities SAR Plan and daily flight schedule. Air c raft m a in t e n a n c e a c t i on do c ument a t i on via logs, r ec o r ds, fo r ms, and e l e c tronic me a ns Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO). Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers' drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components F l i g ht L ine o p e r a t i ons/f u n c t i ons a t d e ta c hment lo c a t i ons as required Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry S uppo r t Equipment ( S E) op e r a t i on a nd insp e c t ions Aircraft launch and recovery Air c raft inspe c t i ons Air c raft mov e ment Support services Co r rosion Control P r e s e rv a t i on a nd d e p re s e rv a t i on G e n e r a l aircr a ft m a in t e n a n c e T ec hnic a l D i r e c t i ve c omp l ian c e a nd mod i fi c a t i ons Maintain A ir c raft, E n g ines, a nd S E L o g books Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment Perform shift work and/or overtime as required Other duties as assigned
Preferred Personnel Qualifications:
Five or more years rotary wing maintenance experience Qualified to certify H-60 aircraft Safe-for-Flight Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (C-555-0053) Make Aircr a ft, E n g ine, A L SS , E g r e ss, A rm a me n t and Support Equip m e nt L o g books a nd R ec o r ds e n tries C e rti f y Air c r a ft, E n g ine, A L SS , E g r e ss, A rm a m e nt and Support Equip m e nt L o g book a nd R ec o r d e ntri e s Col l a te ra l Du t y Qu a l i t y Assu ra n c e R e p res e ntative ( CD Q AR) f o r A ir f r a m e s, P ow e r Pl a nts a nd Ele c tr i ca l S y s t e ms Col l a te ra l Du t y I nspe c t o r ( C D I ) f o r Line, Corrosion Control and Avionics Systems Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) Ammunition & Explosive handling qualifications Vibration Analysis Operator / Interpreter Tire and Wheel Hydraulic Contamination Plane Captain Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE)
Minimum (Basic) Personnel Qualifications:
I ndiv i du a l ( I ) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification Must be able to work 1 st , 2 nd or 3 rd shift as required to support SAR mission Must be able to work flexible schedule Mon-Fri or Sun-Thur as required Must be able to provide maintenance support for actual SAR missions within two hours of notification for weekends, holidays, and before/after normal services hours as required Shall be able to travel in support of detachment operations as required Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC) Satisfactory completion National Agency Check Local Records Check and Credit (NACLC) or Access National Agency Check with written Inquires (ANACI) resulting in eligibility for a SECRET clearance shall be required of employees assigned to perform maintenance on MH-60S Avionics Systems Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft Must be able to pass employment physicals Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have dexterity to handle small parts Are you a returning applicant?