Principal Accountabilities:

• 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. 

Minimum 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.

• Ability to move freely about the interior and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.

• Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.

• May be required to wear a respirator.

• Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft.

• UH-60 Blackhawk experience highly desired.