Kay & Associates
Aircraft Mechanic I (H-60) (Government)
PENDING CONTRACT AWARD AND CONTRACT START
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, pneumatic, hydraulic, 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.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing of contractor employee technical proficiency is not required.
Skill and Knowledge: Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform Phased Maintenance Inspection (PMI) I and II, Field maintenance, logs and records, quality assurance, weight and balance, and corrosion control and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:
Mechanical Flight Control Systems, Powerplant and related Sub-systems
Responsibility: Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs, lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives. Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.
Task Requirements:
Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Line, Corrosion Control, and Aircraft Field Level maintenance in support of PMI I and II
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned H-60 aircraft
Performs aircraft Daily Turn Around Inspections
Performs aircraft launch and recovery operations
Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation
Maintain aircraft and aeronautical equipment to continuously support the assigned readiness posture outlined in in the activities plan and daily flight schedule
Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
Troubleshoot malfunctions in flight surfaces and controls, dynamic components and hydraulic systems.
Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
Inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components/sub components to include rigging of flight control.
Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry
Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
Aircraft movement
Support services
General aircraft maintenance
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
Perform phase, scheduled, unscheduled, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
Maintain Logs and Records IAW ARMY PAMPLET 738-751
Perform any required maintenance operational checks (MOCs) IAW the appropriate aircraft manual upon completion of required aircraft work.
Perform any maintenance required throughout Ground-Run and Maintenance Test Flight and shall correct any deficiencies noted.
Ensure paper and electronic aircraft weight and balance (AWB) records are maintained and updated.
Perform other tasks as directed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years' H-60 rotary wing experience
Five or more years' rotary wing maintenance experience
Familiarity and ability to use Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals IETMS.
Four or more years' experience with ULLS-A
Basic Corrosion Control Course
Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish
Hydraulic Contamination Qualification
APU Qualification
Basic Qualifications:
Individual (I) Aircraft Maintenance Qualification
Two years aviation maintenance experience
Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), IAW DTM-08-003 “Next Generation Common Access Card (CAC) Implementation Guidance or Secret security clearance as required for the position
Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft
Must be able to use hand and power tools
Must have dexterity to handle small parts
Must be able to deploy to support off station exercises and perform other support duties if required
Employment is contingent on a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.
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