• Aircraft Mechanic II, FCF (CBA)

    Amentum (Andrews AFB, MD)


    The Aircraft Mechanic II, FCF, is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

    + Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance to include, repairs, servicing, troubleshooting and ground handling of all 1st Helicopter Squadron helicopters under limited supervision.

    + Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to, pre-flight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.

    + Assists aircrew in preparation for flight.

    + Launches and recovers aircraft as required.

    + Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.

    + Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.

    + Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.

    + Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft Forms/records and completes associated Maintenance Information System (MIS) entries.

    + Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage awareness/prevention and safety at all times.

    + Perform other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include TDY, and travel.

    + Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, and or weekend shifts as required.

    + Performs Functional Check Flights (FCF) as required.

    + Installs and operates test equipment during FCFs.

    + Makes adjustments and calibrations required to return aircraft to Mission Capable Status.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

    + knowledge of the use of aircraft hand tools, special tools and test equipment is required.

    + Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.

    + The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications are required.

    + Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. **Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.**

    + Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + A minimum of four years’ working knowledge of helicopter maintenance operations is preferred.

    + Recent experience on the UH-1N, Bell 212 or UH-1 is preferred.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $52.99

     

    This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .

     

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