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Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

CompanyAmentum
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$52.04 – $52.04
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship required to obtain clearance.
  • High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program, is required.
  • Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
  • Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems to include airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems, and aircraft engines.
  • Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives.
  • Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment.
  • Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
  • Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
  • Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
  • The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data as applicable.
  • Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
  • Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
  • May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
  • May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
  • Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by the customer).
  • May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefer at least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft.
  • UH-60 Blackhawk experience highly desired.