The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Avionics/Electrician) performs repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems and malfunctions of avionics, navigation, electrical, and communications systems.
- Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.
- Cuts and strips wire, insulates connections.
- Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Safely prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.
- Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.
- Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
- Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired.
- Required and preferred experience: UH60A/L experience is a requirement. UH60M recent experience is preferred.
- Valid FAA A&P OR FCC License Preferred, and Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 (MDS).
- All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years is required.
- If No A&P or FCC License, must have the following experience:
- Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 MDS.
- All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years.
- Must have a Valid US Passport, with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. Interim NACI approved to start. US Citizenship is required to obtain facility credentials and Public Trust Clearance.
- Travel: As required in support of task order.
Knowledge & Skills
- Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
- Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
- Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
- Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
- Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.
- The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
- Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.
The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Avionics/Electrician) performs repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems and malfunctions of avionics, navigation, electrical, and communications systems.
- Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.
- Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.
- Cuts and strips wire, insulates connections.
- Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Safely prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.
- Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.
- Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
- Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired.
- Required and preferred experience: UH60A/L experience is a requirement. UH60M recent experience is preferred.
- Valid FAA A&P OR FCC License Preferred, and Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 (MDS).
- All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years is required.
- If No A&P or FCC License, must have the following experience:
- Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 MDS.
- All experience must be within the Six (6) most recent years.
- Must have a Valid US Passport, with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. Interim NACI approved to start. US Citizenship is required to obtain facility credentials and Public Trust Clearance.
- Travel: As required in support of task order.
Knowledge & Skills
- Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
- Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
- Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
- Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
- Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.
- The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
- Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.
