UH60 Aircraft Mechanic II

About the role

The UH60 Aircraft Mechanic II performs avionics and electrical maintenance, modifications and repairs on UH60 aircraft, including engine and airframe work. 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, rigging, surface controls and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and rivet guns.
• 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 cracks, corrosion, wear and foreign object damage.
• Test engines with equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers and Jetcal testers, and replace or repair components such as carburetors, alternators, fuel controls and engine-mounted gearboxes.
• Remove and reassemble engines, adjust electrical wiring, perform preflight, flight and post-flight inspections, and service the aircraft (flushing crankcases, cleaning filters, greasing, checking brakes).
• Supervise jacking and towing, enter maintenance records, and possibly specialize in structural, precision and functional spare parts or engine repair.

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 UH60 MDS if no license.
• 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 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, lead teams on complex tasks, and take part in maintenance test flights.