CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic II

About the role

The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic II performs inspections, repairs and modifications of aircraft as directed, including the CH-47 helicopter. The position may require a Federal Aviation Administration license and US citizenship to obtain facility credentials.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, and components such as rigging, surface controls and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and technical data to plan repairs.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase and periodic inspections, and examine reciprocating and jet engines for defects.
• Test engines with equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, jet calibration testers and ammeters.
• Replace or repair engine parts such as carburetors, alternators, fuel controls, fuel and oil pumps and engine-mounted gearboxes, and remove, disassemble and reassemble engines.
• Adjust electrical wiring, perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight inspections, and carry out miscellaneous servicing such as flushing crankcases, cleaning filters and greasing moving parts.
• Supervise jacking and towing of aircraft, enter maintenance records and verify completed work.
• May specialize in structural, precision and functional spare parts, or in engine repair, and may lead teams on complex tasks.

Required profile

• High school degree or equivalent.
• A&P license, or three years of aviation maintenance experience, three years of rotary-wing experience and two years on the CH-47 MDS.
• All experience must be within the five most recent years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials; US citizenship and a valid US passport required.
• Physical ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, work in noisy and drafty conditions, and pass a respirator fit test.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting, repair procedures and part replacement.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and familiarity with test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads and maintain schedules.